Labor expert: Creativity, more than money, could attract workers to home care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 22, 2021
Home care agencies need to get creative and stand out from the crowd if they want to attract workers, according to Mark McInerney, director of Maine’s Center for Workforce Research and Information.
People in the news, June 22
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jun 22, 2021
Appointments and promotions at Anthem Memory Care, Cadence Living, Eldermark, Greystone, The Heritage at Brentwood, LCS, LeadingAge Texas, Masonic Homes Kentucky, Nixon Peabody, Propel Insurance, and Senior...
MedPAC recommendations could deal a blow to vulnerable partial dual eligibles
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Diane Eastabrook
Jun 18, 2021
The most vulnerable people could be adversely affected by the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee’s (MedPac) recent recommendation to change the benchmark policy for growing Medicare Advantage (MA) plans....
CDC, university COVID vaccine research gets boost from senior living volunteers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2021
Residents of a Florida life plan community are among those participating in a national study tracking the effects of COVID-19 vaccines over time in older adults in senior living communities.
MedPAC recommendations: Change MA benchmark policy, operate fewer alternative payment models
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Liza Berger
Jun 16, 2021
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) issued a report Tuesday that advises Congress to change the benchmark policy for the growing Medicare Advantage (MA) program. It also recommended that...
Having purpose, contributing to society key to living well in retirement: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2021
Having purpose is key to a successful retirement, according to 92% of retirees participating in a new study. Findings described in “The Four Pillars of the New Retirement: What a Difference a Year Makes,”...
HomeCare.com CEO predicts rapid change ahead for home care industry
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 15, 2021
Caregivers are in the driver’s seat and will be for years to come. That’s the message from HomeCare.com CEO Todd Walrath.
REITs look forward to stabilizing growing portfolios in coming decade
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 09, 2021
Occupancy rates likely have bottomed out, and growth opportunities are on the rise, according to presenters yesterday at Nareit’s REITweek Investor Conference.
People in the news, June 8
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 08, 2021
Appointments and promotions at 12 Oaks Senior Living, American House Senior Living Communities, Argentum, Ativo Senior Living, Bellwether Enterprise, Buckner, Cadence Living, Charles E. Smith Life Communities,...
Higher wages, better training and flexibility are keys to growing home care economy, policy makers say
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 04, 2021
Home care workers must be better paid, better trained and more flexible in their skills as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.