Groups seek ‘critical’ extension of public health emergency, more COVID help
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2022
The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living on Tuesday asked Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to extend the federal public health emergency related to COVID-19,...
Bill guaranteeing in-person essential caregiver visits heads to governor’s desk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2022
A bill stating that residents of assisted living communities have the right to visits from essential caregivers is headed to the desk of Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) after unanimously passing the state House...
Healthcare professionals’ mental health, job satisfaction focus of new law
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2022
A bipartisan bill signed into law Friday by President Biden aims to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among healthcare professionals.
Bill would reform tax code to make long-term care insurance more affordable, accessible
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2022
Legislation introduced last week in the House of Representatives would reform the tax code in an effort to make long-term care insurance more affordable and accessible for older adults. It has the backing...
New law toughens background checks, requirements for assisted living facility certificates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2022
A new law in Arizona is meant to strengthen background checks for those applying for assisted living facility certificates or nursing care administrator licenses through the state’s Board of Nursing...
Affordable senior housing program could see 21 percent funding increase under appropriations bill
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 10, 2022
The federal affordable housing program for older adults would receive a 21% increase in funding over last year if the $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill, released Wednesday, passes and...
NHI, Welltower reach agreement; lawsuit could be over in April
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2022
National Health Investors expects to drop its lawsuit against Welltower in April after 16 Holiday Retirement communities are moved to new owners, the Murfreesboro, TN-based real estate investment trust...
People in the news, March 1
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2022
Appointments and promotions at Anthem Memory Care, Discovery Senior Living, Erickson Senior Living, Ginger Cove, J&M Family Management, Juniper Communities, Retirement Unlimited Inc., SantaFe Senior Living,...
McKnight’s to induct 19 into Women of Distinction Hall of Honor in 2022
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 25, 2022
Nineteen women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Hall of Honor inductees in the annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program, a joint effort...
McKnight’s announces second class of Veteran VIPs in Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2022
Twelve women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Veteran VIPs and will be feted May 12 as part of the fourth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards,...