Lifetime Achievement Award winner Patricia Will answers important questions
Jul 05, 2022
2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award winner shares the words she lives by, the biggest surprise of her career, advice for people considering careers in long-term care,...
Senior living workforce, affordable housing priorities included in House appropriations proposal
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2022
Workforce development, dementia care and affordable senior housing are among the funding priorities affecting senior living included in the proposed House appropriations bill.
More news for Friday, July 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2022
Texas senior living communities eligible for $46 million in workforce development grants … AARP invests $3.4 million in 260 community improvement projects geared toward older adults … Older adult accelerator...
Appropriations process best bet for funding relief: Argentum
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 30, 2022
With the prospect of additional COVID-19 relief legislation at a standstill, Argentum is turning its attention to the appropriations process and ensuring the sector’s voice is heard.
Omnicare names Ahmed Hassan president
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 30, 2022
Long-term care pharmacy giant Omnicare announced Tuesday the appointment of Ahmed Hassan as president of the Cincinnati, OH-based company, effective Friday. Hassan is charged with executing the firm’s...
Long-term care operator transitions TNAs to CNAs in ‘Grand’ style
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 29, 2022
The Valley Stream, NY-based Grand Healthcare nursing and rehabilitation system recently graduated 85 home-grown certified nursing assistant students through its in-house training program.
Coronary artery bypass grafting feasible in patients over 80
Jun 28, 2022
The procedure extends long-term survival but carries surgical risks.
Voter registration efforts can be part of provider wellness offerings: panelists
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
A Virginia-based senior housing owner and operator said Monday that voter registration services are part of the company’s wellness offerings, giving residents a sense of purpose and empowerment knowing...
Research focuses on diagnosing, lessening effects of Alzheimer’s disease
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, costing the nation $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A variety of studies and pilot programs are underway...
$25 million grant will boost long-term care workforce pipeline in California
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 28, 2022
LeadingAge California will use a $25 million grant from the California Health and Human Services Department to help expand the association’s efforts to bolster the long-term care workforce pipeline via...