A new survey offers insights into the reasons that some people choose a senior living community for a loved one, or live in one themselves, as well as potential good news related to future prospects.
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.
Five Star CEO says expansions, acquisitions on to-do list
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2016
The day after Five Star Quality Care received a critical letter from two investors, President and CEO Bruce Mackey told those listening to an earnings call that the interests of the company’s board...
14 states increased minimum wage Jan. 1
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2016
The minimum wage increased in 14 states as the new year began, and it is set to increase in two additional states later this year. Is your state on the list?
People in the news, Nov. 14
Nov 14, 2017
Promotions and appointments at Cadence Senior Living, Church Mutual Insurance Co., Covenant Retirement Communities, Erickson Living, LifeSpire of Virginia and New Perspective Senior Living.
People in the news, Oct. 23
Oct 23, 2018
Appointments and promotions at Cadence Living, HHHunt, Lorien Health Services and Watermark Retirement Communities.
Congress should create national database about older adults in guardianships, group says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2024
Congress should create and fund a national database that contains demographic data about older adults who have guardians, recommends a new white paper from Justice in Aging.
CMS seeks feedback on quality measures proposed for HCBS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking feedback on proposed national quality and outcomes measures for the Medicaid-funded home- and community-based services provided for older adults...
3 ways the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccination plan involves assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2020
A new “playbook” for public health officials shares three ways that federal and other efforts related to the development and distribution of a vaccine against COVID-19 will affect senior living: implementation,...
Covia, Ziegler Link•age Funds to invest, test Dr. Bill Thomas’ Minka as potential middle-market senior...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2020
A new partnership between nonprofit aging services organization Covia Group and Ziegler Link•age Funds will invest in Minka Homes & Communities, co-founded by Dr. Bill Thomas, to test the model as a...