Citing a worsening pandemic, the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living warned again Wednesday that widespread financial challenges loom over many long-term care facilities.
People in the News, Oct. 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2020
Appointments and promotions at AHCA / NCAL, Claiborne Senior Living, Draper and Kramer, J&M Family Management and Retirement Unlimited.
Unified industry voice faces COVID-19 challenges to support older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 09, 2020
Crisis causes focus. And during the COVID-19 crisis, top senior living industry leaders have combined efforts to amplify their voices and work toward a common goal of supporting older Americans.
‘No time to be afraid’: Providers recall early months of pandemic, resilience of sector
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 09, 2020
The resilience, work ethic and sacrifice made by providers and staff during the current public health crisis were honored by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living on...
COVID-19 ‘nightmare’ provides ‘teachable moment’ for industry: NIC panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2020
COVID-19 is “a nightmare beyond any worst-case scenario” for the senior living and care industry, but the overriding message is “we’re going to get through this,” Mark Parkinson, president and...
No debate about it — long-term care deserves attention during pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2020
A debate, a tweet and a planned national moment of silence are keeping COVID in the spotlight.
HHS announces $20 billion in new COVID-19 relief funding; Assisted living eligible
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 02, 2020
The federal government on Thursday announced $20 billion in new funding for assisted living communities and other providers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Providers can start applying on...
Scaled down HEROES Act relief bill maintains key provisions for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 01, 2020
An updated version of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act released Monday by House Democrats in an effort to restart negotiations maintains some key provisions that...
Creativity has helped keep transactions moving during pandemic: Greystone
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 01, 2020
Amid today’s uncertain economic environment, where many traditional capital sources have pulled back, commercial real estate finance company Greystone is finding that creativity is key in complex transactions.
Assisted living to receive 15 million more COVID tests, but more support needed, provider groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2020
Assisted living communities will receive 15 million additional COVID-19 rapid, point-of-care antigen tests in the coming weeks, President Donald Trump announced Monday in providing an update on the nation’s...