Military spouses now can live in Florida senior living and care facilities for veterans … CARMEN the robot helps people with mild cognitive impairment live independently … Resident sues residential...
‘Private equity abuse’ in long-term care is target of new federal bill
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
Two Democratic senators from Massachusetts have introduced a bill they say is meant to “root out corporate greed and private equity abuse” in nursing homes, assisted living communities, home health...
Assisted living staff need training to recognize, intervene in resident-to-resident aggression: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2024
A high prevalence of resident-to-resident aggression in assisted living communities points to a need for staff member training to recognize the causes of that aggression as well as clearer policy guidance...
Medicaid Access Rule shortcomings could decrease access to care, industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2024
No guarantee exists that a final rule that the federal government promoted as increasing transparency in Medicaid payments and improving wages for direct care workers will accomplish either goal, senior...
Assisted living scrutiny by lay media continues into new year
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 08, 2024
Assisted living providers in Georgia are the latest to come under scrutiny from the lay media about regulations or lack thereof.
More news for Monday, Nov. 6
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 06, 2023
Maplewood robot pilot program aims to increase access, care quality … HUD funding bill passes Senate, faces cuts in House … DOL to offer webinar to help Southeast long-term care employers reduce wage...
Senior living nurse job satisfaction heavily influenced by culture, leadership: MIT report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 19, 2023
Job dissatisfaction and burnout among nurses is fueled by “out of touch” managers and “disconnected” senior executive leadership, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Senior living a growth area for LeadingAge Ziegler 200 not-for-profit providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 25, 2023
National Senior Communities in Washington, DC, retained its top spot for the eighth consecutive year on the 2023 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living and care...
$30 million loan repayment program aims to recruit, retain senior living workers in Hawaii
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
A student loan repayment program is being launched in Hawaii to address the growing shortages of healthcare professionals in senior living and other settings across the islands.
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Aug 29, 2023
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