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Memory care, falls prevention studies secure nearly $35 million in grant funding
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2022
Researchers have secured close to a total of $35 million across multiple U.S. studies to identify falls prevention strategies and risk factors for cognitive decline, as well as expand a dementia-specific...
EEOC files lawsuit after workers are fired for not getting flu shots
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2016
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Monday that it is suing a health system for not granting accommodations to six employees who objected to its flu vaccination policy on religious...
2 ways to encourage affordable senior housing: White House report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2016
Granting density bonuses to developers and permitting “accessory dwelling units” on existing residential properties are two ways that state and local governments can encourage housing development...
Medicaid, affordable housing changes in proposed budget concern senior living advocates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2019
Senior living advocates are urging Congress to reject the reforms to Medicaid in President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 and also are “deeply disappointed” in changes to affordable...
Volunteer agencies use $2.85M in federal funds to fill in gaps in home care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 14, 2021
Home care and home healthcare agencies could indirectly benefit from a $2.85 million federal grant to 33 volunteer agencies that help struggling caregivers and seniors.
Senate committees look for solutions to improve guardianship, conservatorship systems
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2021
With Britney Spears’ conservatorship shining a public spotlight on problems surrounding guardianship and conservatorship systems, two Senate committees are looking for solutions for related issues affecting...
HUD launches $15 million test of enhanced supportive services
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2017
Forty Department of Housing and Urban Development-assisted senior housing developments in seven states will split $15 million in grants as they test the ability of an enhanced supportive services model...
Proposed changes would put Medicaid recipients, providers at risk, advocates say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 05, 2017
Congress should reject proposed “radical structural changes” to Medicaid funding that would lead to reduced services for beneficiaries and payments for providers, 100 advocacy organizations,...
Benchmark Senior Living named among ‘Best Places to Work’
Apr 26, 2017
Waltham, MA-based Benchmark Senior Living has been named one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” for the sixth time.