Pathway Health launches workforce development initiative … Florida assisted living provider sued for pregnancy discrimination … Collaborators establish Alzheimer’s disease research center
Five Star takes steps to mitigate effects of memory care occupancy challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2018
Five Star Senior Living is taking several steps to manage revenue in light of continuing occupancy challenges from new competitors on the private-pay side of its business, especially in memory care, executives...
More news for Thursday, Nov. 14
Nov 14, 2019
Dec. 5 is deadline to comment on Labor Department’s proposed fluctuating workweek method of computing overtime … Citing eagerness from states, CMS announces plans to issue guidance on Medicaid block...
Caucus relaunches to support family caregivers, educate lawmakers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2023
Family caregivers are seeing support from a bipartisan, bicameral caucus that will target policies to support those families while educating lawmakers about the nation’s caregiving crisis.
California budget includes $3.8 billion to build ‘age-friendly’ state for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 18, 2021
Revisions to California’s 2021–2022 budget include $3.8 billion in new funding to build an “age-friendly” state that supports older adults through a Master Plan for Aging.
More news for Monday, Feb. 7
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 07, 2022
Republican legislators introduce bill to prevent ‘weaponization’ of OSHA … Emergency recruitment program offers $2,000 sign-on bonus to work in long-term care … HUD to enforce carbon monoxide protections...
More news for Monday, June 28
Jun 28, 2021
DA reverses plans to seek death penalty for alleged senior living serial killer … FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to donanemab and lecanemab for Alzheimer’s … Vapors from alcohol-based...
More news for Thursday, Aug. 24
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2023
Watermark Retirement Communities earns ‘High Performer’ status in HRC-SAGE LEI … Older adults fastest-growing cannabis clientele … Routine vaccines can cut risk for later Alzheimer’s disease...
More news for Thursday, Jan. 26
Jan 25, 2017
Gene-blocking therapy reverses Alzheimer’s-like symptoms … New bill would increase temp worker protections … Projected $10 trillion federal debt growth over next decade may affect plans...
More news for Monday, Jan. 23
Jan 23, 2023
Proposed immigration fee change would hurt LTC providers, advocates say … Coaching, education reduce Alzheimer’s risk factors, improve cognition: study … Optimism linked to longevity, well-being...