Competition for workers among providers is ‘untenable’ as workforce challenges continue: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2022
“Nursing homes, adult day providers, home care and assisted living providers are competing with each other for the same workers,” LeadingAge Senior Vice President of Research Robyn Stone, DrPH, said...
Aging services leaders call on Senate to pass Build Back Better ‘without shaving off one dollar’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 08, 2021
The Build Back Better Act holds the promise of investments in the aging services workforce, affordable senior housing, and home- and community-based services. The long-term care industry is calling on...
Demand for senior housing driving accelerated move-in pace: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 13, 2021
Demand for senior housing and care continues to increase despite rising COVID-19 cases. That’s according to the latest executive survey from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Older Americans Act reauthorization appears destined for president’s desk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 21, 2016
A bill reauthorizing the Older Americans Act appears destined for the president’s desk after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a version of S. 192 March 21.
Streamlined wage determination process could help address workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2022
A more streamlined wage determination process for nurses will help the long-term care industry address a historic workforce crisis, according to industry experts.
As $2 trillion Build Back Better Act heads to Senate, senior living industry seeks more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 22, 2021
Characterization of the Build Back Better Act, passed 220-213 by the House of Representatives on Friday morning, varies among industry leaders depending on which areas they are focused on. One point on...
The key to a more successful senior living community? Fabulous, and consistent, food
By
Ken Rubin
Oct 17, 2019
When someone moves into a senior living community, the dining experience, as well as food service quality, ultimately can affect comfort levels and long-term happiness. Providing food that everyone loves...
Geriatric workforce issues focus of two bills passed by the House
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 29, 2019
Bills that would reauthorize the Older Americans Act and improve improve education and training in geriatrics passed in the House of Representatives on Monday. They now move to the Senate for consideration.
Payment, regulatory and staffing reforms could emerge from effort to ‘reimagine’ care for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2021
Aging and caregiving experts are engaging in a year-long national dialogue to explore the future of long-term care, including innovative ways to expand the direct care workforce, increase home- and community-based...
Quality, consistency of food and service are keys to senior living dining success: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 27, 2017
The quality and consistency of food and the quality and consistency of service are the biggest contributors to the success of senior living dining programs, according to the newly released results of a...