Longer life expectancy, complicated retirement savings systems leaving many low-income workers unprepared...
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 22, 2020
Even before the pandemic began, almost half of all U.S. families reported lacking any retirement savings beyond Social Security, according to the Economic Policy Institute. In addition, with life expectancy...
‘Significant benefits’ gained from state-run retirement savings programs: study
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 07, 2024
A state-run retirement savings program can provide “significant benefits” for workers whose employers don’t offer plans, according to a study of a model in Oregon recently published in Contemporary...
Connecticut legislature amends residents’ bill of rights
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 15, 2021
The Connecticut state legislature passed wide-ranging bills earlier this month aimed at tackling perceived problems in long-term facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nonprofit life plan community median rating remains at ‘BBB,’ though effects of COVID-19 still to...
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Amy Novotney
Sep 02, 2020
The median rating for nonprofit life plan communities remains at ‘BBB,’ according to a report Tuesday from Fitch Ratings. However, this latest report only captures the first quarter of the year, the...
Proposed constitutional amendment in Ohio would set minimums for nursing home staffing, care
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 02, 2021
Skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities would see minimums set for staffing levels and daily direct care if a proposed constitutional amendment makes it to Ohio voters and...
Public policy must address flaws in long-term care financing, experts say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 11, 2024
Public policy needs to address flaws in Medicaid funding and encourage private planning for long-term care, according to experts speaking Tuesday during a panel discussion hosted by the Paragon Health...
Demographics drive retirement saving disparities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 18, 2023
Just 24% of Americans believe that they are behind in feathering their retirement nests, although retirement savings rates vary dramatically across demographic segments, according to survey results released...
Nearly three-quarters of SNFs reported occupancy declines in first half of April: NIC
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Amy Novotney
Apr 17, 2020
Seventy percent of skilled nursing facility operators saw declines in their occupancy rates compared with one month ago, according to data collected from owners and executives at 146 seniors housing and...
Senior living inquiries, move-ins continue to improve from pandemic lows: report
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Amy Novotney
Nov 25, 2020
Move-in averages within senior housing have increased just over 44% from April, according to a report released Monday by Denver-based Enquire.
Approximately 95% of Green House homes have reported zero cases COVID-19 among residents or staff: study
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 03, 2020
Much attention has been given of late to the properties or characteristics that have helped long-term care facilities stave off outbreaks of COVID-19. A new study led by University of North Carolina researcher...