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...
Watermark WARNS workers at 7 NY senior living communities in foreclosure
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 05, 2023
A foreclosure action against several Rochester, NY, senior living communities led Watermark Retirement Communities to issue a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification as it exits the portfolio. But...
Labor market stabilization, operator efforts ease senior living workforce challenges
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 26, 2023
Vacancies are down, and caregiver staffing is beginning to stabilize in senior living communities, according to new data on wage growth for certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses and registered...
Assisted living communities close to hospitals more likely to use EDs for residents’ primary care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2023
Assisted living communities located close to hospitals are more likely to rely on emergency departments to provide non-emergency primary care rather than invest in onsite or on-call medical staff, according...
Senior living provider helps Afghan refugees navigate US job market
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2023
As the United States prepares to celebrate the country’s workers on Labor Day, a Virginia life plan community hosted an employment workshop to support Afghan refugees entering the American workforce.
More news for Thursday, March 16
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 16, 2023
Senators to GAO: Examine impact of pay gap on women’s retirement savings … Senior living companies asked to share data for largest providers report … CMS actuary pushes Medicare Trust Fund insolvency...
Senior living organizations’ missions can attract residents and capital sources, enhance margins: experts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 07, 2023
Having a mission can better position senior living operators to attract new residents and capital sources, and enhance margins, according to industry experts.
Palace Group, Santa Fe community top Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services lists
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2024
Senior living communities based in Florida took the top spots on Fortune’s recently released Best Workplaces in Aging Services: Senior Housing and Care lists.
Value-based care, tech, workforce issues among hot topics senior living experts dish on
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2024
Innovation, technology, affordable assisted living, dementia and memory care, value-based care and workforce issues were among the hot topics senior living experts discussed during a McKnight’s Senior...
Protecting senior living residents from respiratory viruses means educating the community around them
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
When it comes to increasing vaccination rates against respiratory viruses, it’s not only important to educate senior living residents about the value of vaccines; it’s also important to educate their...