NHI, Welltower work toward settlement regarding Holiday Retirement properties … Proclamation lifts some restrictions for Washington state assisted living communities … State drops case against nurse...
More news for Thursday, Feb. 24
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2022
Kisco enhances benefits for full-time employees … Bill would require law enforcement to undergo training to work with people living with dementia … Legislation would expand protections for evicted...
Proposed assisted living bill a ‘cure worse than the disease’: advocates
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 09, 2022
A Kansas bill backed by the Alzheimer’s Association regarding appeals of involuntary discharges from long-term care communities is a “cure worse than the disease,” according to senior living advocates.
Proposed bill ‘modernizing’ assisted living ‘long overdue’: senior living advocates
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 01, 2022
Senate Bill 11 will “modernize and strengthen oversight and care” of assisted living residents by transitioning services from a certification model to a licensure model, according to main sponsor Sen....
California continues investment in aging services, workforce development
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2022
As California celebrates the first anniversary of its Master Plan for Aging, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) released his 2022-23 budget proposal to make additional investments in aging priorities, including supporting...
Massachusetts AG will appeal court decision to dismiss landmark COVID case alleging nursing home neglect
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 16, 2021
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey filed a notice of appeal Tuesday in Hampden County Superior Court seeking to overturn a lower court’s dismissal of criminal charges lodged against two leaders...
More news for Tuesday, Nov. 30
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Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Assisted living provider sued for alleged neglect of memory care resident … Senior living firm charged with false advertising and gross negligence after resident’s death … Health officials close...
States overlooking untapped potential of dual-eligible special needs plans: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 28, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act is expected to infuse $11 billion in federal dollars to states to bolster home- and community-based services in Medicaid. But few states are connecting the dots on how integrated...
One new law requires operators to provide tech for residents; another supports access to dementia screening...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2021
Assisted living operators in California will be required to provide video conferencing devices for residents under legislation signed into law on Monday. Another new law provides older adults in the Golden...
Increased regulation in assisted living affects resident hospitalizations: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 09, 2021
Increased regulation of certified nursing assistants in assisted living and memory care communities is associated with fewer hospital admissions for residents, but more specific regulations for licensed...