Senior living market fundamentals favor REITs, LTC Properties CEO says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 20, 2024
LTC Properties Chairman and CEO Wendy Simpson called 2023 a “year of solid execution” as the real estate investment trust “substantially resolved” all of its challenges and looks to 2024 with market...
All signs point to ‘more robust’ senior living market, LTC Properties CEO says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 01, 2024
“The seniors housing and care industry is on a promising upturn after setbacks related to COVID,” Westlake Village, CA-based real estate investment trust LTC Properties Chairman and CEO Wendy Simpson...
Efforts to address older adult loneliness laid out in proposed bill
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 29, 2024
A new bipartisan bill in the House of Representatives calls for including screening older adults for loneliness and the coordination of supportive services and healthcare to address the negative health...
US Senate launches investigation of assisted living after lay media reports about safety, staffing, pricing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 17, 2024
The US Senate Special Committee on Aging is launching a review of the assisted living industry following recent articles in the Washington Post, which reported on the deaths of residents who wandered from...
Increased regulation, active adult, Medicaid HCBS top list of trends predicted for senior living in 2024
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 13, 2023
Heightened state regulation, dementia care support, the rise of active adult communities and the increased provision of home- and community-based services to Medicaid beneficiaries are among the top trends...
Orah Burack diligently works out of the spotlight, keeping her head down and her mind focused on improving care and conditions throughout long-term care. Her work as a senior research associate at The...
Senior living providers embrace role in CMS dementia care pilot program
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2024
Senior living providers named participants in the federal government’s new dementia care pilot program said they are excited to be part of a new effort to support people living with dementia and their...
Current federal efforts targeting care economy ‘miss the mark,’ industry advocates say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 10, 2024
As a kickoff to Caregivers Month, President Biden spoke Tuesday about the “care economy” at Washington, DC’s Union Station, celebrating the contributions of care workers across the country. Senior...
The owners and operators of multiple New York adult care facilities and assisted living programs are facing a discrimination lawsuit for reportedly turning away prospective residents who use wheelchairs.
Assisted living claims victories in Florida budget, sees promise in future talks
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 19, 2024
Senior living industry experts are calling Florida’s $117 billion state budget a mix of hits and misses regarding programs supporting older adults.