Federal government takes action as long-term care providers face supply shortages in coronavirus fight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Provider groups were eagerly awaiting guidance that ultimately came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday to help maximize personal protective equipment for those who need it...
AHCA / NCAL asks federal government to extend public health emergency, prioritize assisted living for...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2020
The federal government should extend the public health emergency declaration beyond July 26 and prioritize assisted living communities and nursing homes when a COVID-19 vaccination becomes available, American...
Social isolation ‘cannot become the new normal,’ senators say during Aging Committee hearing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 12, 2020
Although social distancing has become a “core tool in our effort to save lives and help flatten the curve of COVID-19, social isolation cannot become the new normal, especially for our older adults population,”...
Why comprehensive medication management is especially important now
By
Karmen L. Stephens, PharmD, BCGP
Mar 24, 2022
Comprehensive medication management, or CMM, is a whole-person approach to medication management that ensures that medications are appropriate, safe and effective, and that they support the individual’s...
COVID-19: Preparation, changing tactics … and gratitude
By
Kristy VanDerWiel
Aug 24, 2020
I put together a list of tactics I believe have worked for us in putting the logistical and emotional needs of our team members as a priority during the pandemic. We’ll leverage these and improve on...
Frontline workers must be priority for COVID-19 resources, groups say; Juniper to test all residents,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2020
The safety and well-being of frontline workers in senior living and skilled nursing must be prioritized in order to ensure that older adults receive the care they need and that the spread of COVID-19 is...
Diversified, Five Star: COVID-19 creating ‘extremely challenging operating environment’ for senior...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 07, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased uncertainty and disruption in both the overall economy and the commercial real estate industry and has had a “profound” effect on business, resulting in an “extremely...
Report puts senior living on hot seat for requesting immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 12, 2020
Senior living and care providers found themselves on the hot seat with the release of a new report from a national consumer advocacy organization that has the support of a U.S. senator and takes several...
Georgia retirement community’s employees continue to shelter in place with residents during pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 18, 2020
After staff members at a Georgia life plan community committed to sheltering in place in late March alongside 600 residents, an executive said they are still going strong.
Operators better prepared to manage next pandemic: LTC Properties CEO
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 02, 2020
The senior living and care industry has faced considerable challenges related to COVID-19, but operators now have better tools and a better understanding of how to manage in the pandemic, LTC Properties...