States should mandate oral health services for those living in assisted living communities and other settings, as well as for those living at home, according to a new report.
Senior living looks forward to additional HCBS guidance from CMS
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 25, 2016
Organizations representing senior living providers said they are pleased that CMS is providing guidance to states on how to implement a 2014 final rule related to home- and community-based settings. But...
CMS responds to OIG concerns about hospice care in assisted living
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 21, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services indicated that it has not ruled out regulatory reform as it looks to discourage hospice programs from targeting some Medicare beneficiaries who live in assisted...
OIG: Assisted living hospice care payment reform a top priority
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 20, 2016
Reducing financial incentives for hospices to target some Medicare beneficiaries living in assisted living communities should be a top priority for CMS, according to a new report from the HHS Office of...
Survey reveals barriers to end-of-life, advance care planning discussions
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 14, 2016
A new survey reveals barriers to discussions about end-of-life and advance care planning, areas recently identified as priorities for assisted living by an AMDA committee.
13 arrested for stealing more than $20,000 from 8 AL residents
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 14, 2016
A former resident care assistant and 12 others have been arrested for stealing and cashing more than $20,000 in checks belonging to eight residents of an Alabama assisted living community, according to...
CCAs can lower person-centered dementia care costs
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2016
Care coordinator assistants can be a low-cost way to facilitate person-centered care for those with dementia and their caregivers, according to a new study.
Fund Alzheimer’s research, Senate committee told
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2016
Witnesses testifying before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and committee members themselves, called for more funding for Alzheimer’s research at an April 6 hearing.
Study: Pharmacists help reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2016
If you’re seeking to reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia, involving a clinical pharmacist may help, according to new research from Sweden.
How to integrate care into assisted living
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2016
After Juniper Communities integrated care into its offerings, providers, residents and partners saw benefits, according to the company. Founder and President Lynne S. Katzmann, Ph.D., has advice for companies...