Dog days: Homebound seniors often putting pets’ needs before their own, research finds
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 08, 2021
A third of homebound seniors recently polled by Meals on Wheels and PetSmart reported foregoing personal care in the past two years to provide for their pet. More than 1 in 5 clients reported going without...
Togetherness Program targets isolation, loneliness through senior-to-senior interactions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2021
A new program is connecting older adults to each other to relate and share common experiences of social isolation exacerbated by the pandemic.
More news for Monday, June 7
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2021
Empire State bill would require assisted living to collect information on veteran status … NY adopts Essential Caregivers Act, allowing personal caregiving visits in assisted living … TX to consider...
Assisted living misses out on $45 million for COVID testing due to governor’s veto
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2021
Legislation that would have provided $45 million over two years to assisted living communities in Maryland to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing for residents and staff members has been shut down by Gov....
Simple smart technology is ‘game-changing’ for home care, tech CEO says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 03, 2021
Inexpensive smart home technology can mean the difference between aging in place or aging in a senior care facility.
Senior living association joins real estate industry in fighting White House tax proposals
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2021
Tax increases proposed as part of the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan would negatively affect real estate costs, compounding the nation’s housing affordability crisis, according to senior...
Providers seek $450 million from PA stimulus funds to cover pandemic costs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2021
Senior living associations in Pennsylvania are lobbying legislators for $54 million for assisted living and personal care providers from the American Rescue Plan stimulus funding to the state. The ask...
‘Put some meat on the bone’ to create meaningful diversity programs
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2021
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion in programs must do more than talk about workplace fairness or train employees about bias; they also must work to actively counter discrimination and promote representation.
Dementia-competent workforce, career advancement keys to improving Alzheimer’s care: Senate committee
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2021
Developing a dementia-competent workforce and providing career advancement opportunities will help strengthen direct care workforce recruitment and retention, leading to a better quality of life for people...
Bipartisan Credit for Caring Act provides financial boost to family caregivers
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 21, 2021
Bi-partisan legislation providing up to a $5000 nonrefundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers is now winding its way through Congress.