Orah Burack diligently works out of the spotlight, keeping her head down and her mind focused on improving care and conditions throughout long-term care. Her work as a senior research associate at The...
‘It’s OK to fall short,’ Graham says, suggesting ACA repeal efforts may continue
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2017
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Monday night appeared ready to proceed to a vote on the healthcare reform bill that bears his name, even after the release of a negative preliminary analysis from the CBO...
New online tool calls out best, worst states for caregiver policies, support
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2023
The top five states for direct care workers are Washington (No. 1), Rhode Island, Washington, DC, Maine and New Jersey, whereas the states with the “most opportunity for improvement” are Texas (No....
Senior living industry unites behind message: ‘Don’t leave seniors behind’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2021
Don’t leave seniors behind. That’s the message the senior living industry is putting out as Congress ramps up discussions about the Biden administration’s American Jobs Plan and newly introduced...
AHCA/NCAL announces support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for long-term care workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2021
The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living “strongly urges” vaccination against COVID-19 for all healthcare personnel and supports all providers that adopt mandatory...
LeadingAge calls on HUD to release millions earmarked for affordable senior housing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2020
Critically needed COVID-19 relief funds provided by the CARES Act for affordable senior housing are long overdue to ensure the safety of at-risk populations and staff, according to LeadingAge.
OSHA’s proposed COVID-19 healthcare rule ‘over prescriptive,’ confusing, industry leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2022
A proposed federal COVID-19 healthcare rule is “overly prescriptive” and creates confusion, according to senior living industry leaders.
Assisted living services will intensify
By
John Damgaard
Jun 01, 2015
Recently there has been much debate as to the assisted living business model.
Good Samaritan independent living units in Florida permanently ‘uninhabitable’ due to Hurricane Ian...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 21, 2022
Significant flooding damage to independent living units caused by Hurricane Ian is leading to the permanent closure of six neighborhoods at Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society–Kissimmee Village...
Senior Housing Properties Trust ‘really happy’ with Five Star moves
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2019
Senior Housing Properties Trust executives said Thursday that they are “really happy and confident” about moves being made at its largest tennant, Five Star Senior Living, under President and CEO Katherine...