Older adults more likely to have multiple ailments compared with prior generations
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Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Later-born generations of older adults in the United States are more likely to have a greater number of chronic health conditions than the generations that preceded them, according to a study conducted...
New measure aims to better protect senior living residents from waterborne illnesses
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Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has signed into law legislation aimed at protecting senior living residents in the state from waterborne illnesses. The measure, signed May 27 and going into effect immediately,...
New law requires dementia-specific training for assisted living staff
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Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Colorado lawmakers recently passed legislation mandating dementia-specific training for professional caregivers in assisted living communities and some other long-term care settings.
OSHA long-term care COVID inspections this year surpass number for all of 2021
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Amy Novotney
Jun 13, 2022
Even without a federal COVID-19 healthcare rule to enforce, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has inspected more assisted living communities and nursing homes...
Senior living community fined for not paying overtime to salaried employee
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Amy Novotney
Jun 13, 2022
A senior living community serving more than 900 residents will pay almost $7,000 in back wages after denying a salaried worker overtime wages, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced...
Almost $50 million in COVID-19 aid headed to Georgia assisted living communities
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Amy Novotney
Mar 15, 2022
Approximately $47 million in grants will be doled out to assisted living communities and personal care homes with 25 beds or more. Facilities can apply for up to $100,000 to assist with securing COVID-19...
Long-term care community design affects COVID-19 infection control: study
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Amy Novotney
Feb 03, 2022
Resident COVID-19 infection rates were significantly higher in single-site long-term care facilities with stand-alone buildings than in facilities with smaller, detached buildings, according to a new meta-analysis.
Retiree relocations drop dramatically; TN top destination among those who move
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Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
More than 3 million Americans retired earlier than planned as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent research. As a result, you’d expect the number of retirees relocating for retirement...
Alzheimer’s diagnosis may lead to reduced social activity: study
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Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Despite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is crucial, a new study by scientists at Rutgers University suggests that a person’s social network and social support do not increase...
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...