‘Out of control’: Panelists share frustrations, solutions to managing cash flow during pandemic
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2020
The global coronavirus pandemic has created a “tsunami” of decreasing occupancy, coupled with increasing costs related to personal protective equipment and labor, to create an operating environment...
COVID-19 puts senior living on federal policymakers’ radar — and that’s a good thing, panelists...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2020
The reality of senior living’s relationship with federal policymakers in the COVID-19 era is simple, according to a session panelist at the virtual Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference — “We...
COVID-19 prompts closer look at healthcare in senior living, speakers say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2020
The fear that COVID-19 has created about congregate living “is very real,” and the senior living industry must take steps to allay it, according to Nexus Insights founder and President Bob Kramer.
Technology-enabled services and care are fueling innovation in senior living, speakers say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2020
Investments in technology and technology-enabled care are fueling innovation in the senior living and care industry, although more investment is needed, according to industry experts.
Latest stimulus plan leaves out older adults, senior living representatives say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2020
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers rolled out a $1.5 trillion stimulus plan Tuesday in an effort to break a deadlock with the White House, but representatives of the senior living industry say the needs...
COVID-19 shifts mindset of family caregivers about senior living decisions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 04, 2020
The global coronavirus pandemic has shifted the mindset of families and how they view senior care — and not in a good way, according to new research from a healthcare consulting firm. But senior living...
Indoor visits taking place at more than 60% of Minnesota senior living and care facilities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 04, 2020
More than 60% of Minnesota’s assisted living communities and nursing homes have implemented programs allowing indoor visits by family members and essential caregivers, according to a joint survey from...
Accelerator program focused on tech solutions for older adults announces inaugural class
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2020
A Washington, D.C.-based accelerator program to help startup technology companies focused on caregiving solutions for older adults has announced its inaugural class of startups.
Mail delays could affect prescription deliveries for more than 25% of older adults: poll
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2020
Potential mail delays could affect the more than 25% of U.S. older adults who rely on mail delivery of medications, which many times is mandated by insurance, according to new research.
Also in the news for Wednesday, Aug. 19
Aug 19, 2020
Texas publishes Phase 1 COVID-19 visitation requirements for assisted living communities … U.S. judge blocks Trump administration rule that would strip protections for LGBT individuals facing healthcare...