Significant assisted living regulation changes bring challenges for providers, more options for residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2024
Significant new regulations for assisted living that just began rolling out this summer have created significant challenges for providers in Kentucky, but the end result will be more options for residents...
Workforce program gives students a taste of senior living while serving CCRC’s needs
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 05, 2024
A workforce engagement program launched by a Delaware continuing care retirement community provides job opportunities for high school students and gives them a taste for senior living while filling job...
Internship program raises awareness of senior living job opportunities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2024
The senior living industry needs to help people realize that there are several ways to be involved in healthcare, including working with older adults, according to one community leader.
Improving assisted living quality one opportunity for National Plan on Aging, group says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 05, 2024
Improving the quality of assisted living communities and nursing facilities, and increasing affordability and expanding coverage of long-term services and supports, are among the opportunities a National...
3rd annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards now accepting nominations
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James M. Berklan
Sep 03, 2024
The registration portal is now open for the 2025 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards, long-term care’s premier recognition program honoring sector veterans.
In-person contact more effective than digital contact in lessening loneliness in older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2024
In-person contact is most effective in lessening loneliness in older adults, working better than phoning, emailing or texting, according to a new study published this week in The Journals of Gerontology:...
200,000 direct care workers eligible for $1,000 bonuses from state in 2025
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 20, 2024
Direct care workers who support older adults and people with disabilities may qualify for bonuses of up to $1,000 from the state of Minnesota through a program aimed at addressing the state’s workforce...
Assisted living must tap into its original ‘evolutionary spirit’ or risk not keeping its promises,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2024
Disruptive demographics, workforce shortages and market changes have “rocked” the assisted living field in recent years. One expert, however, sees those disruptions as an opportunity to evolve to meet...
Senior living continues pandemic recovery with positive returns, increased occupancy
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2024
Senior living posted a positive total return of 0.91% in the second quarter, led by independent and assisted living, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
People in the news, Aug. 27
Aug 27, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Ahepa Senior Living, Anthem Memory Care, Bethesda Senior Living Communities, Blakehurst, Brio Living Services, Commonwealth Senior Living, Covenant Living, Greenfields...