Florida bill criminalizing financial exploitation, abuse of older adults is on governor’s desk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 30, 2021
Legislation criminalizing the financial exploitation and abuse of Florida’s older or disabled adults is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
More news for Tuesday, May 25
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 25, 2021
Bipartisan legislation seeks CHANGE to Alzheimer’s detection, screenings … Assisted living residents encouraged to prepare for August licensing changes in Minnesota … North Dakota Supreme Court denies...
Feelings of social disconnection heighted by pandemic, holidays
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2020
The holidays can be a lonely time for older adults. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic may magnify that social disconnection.
Michigan prepares to deliver COVID-19 booster shots to long-term care residents first
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2021
In anticipation of next month’s federal rollout of COVID-19 booster doses, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) issued an executive directive Wednesday directing state agencies to prioritize long-term...
Assisted living operators face potential fine increases, administrator licensure requirement
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 27, 2021
Assisted living operators in Colorado may face increased fines and a requirement that all administrators be licensed if a state lawmaker has her way.
COVID liability protection law for senior living providers heads to governor’s desk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 27, 2021
Indiana may be the next state to provide senior living operators COVID-19 liability protections if recently passed legislation is signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Florida bills would extend COVID-19 liability protections for long-term care facilities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 18, 2022
Florida senior living leaders are welcoming news that COVID-19 liability protections may be extended for long-term care facilities still in the midst of the pandemic.
Oklahoma is latest state to extend electronic monitoring to assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2020
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed legislation extending electronic monitoring to long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities, continuing care retirement / life plan...
‘Much more than pay’: Assisted living employees, providers differ on workforce shortage solutions,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 29, 2021
Although senior living workers and providers in Texas agree that pay is a top workforce issue, the two sides are far apart on what tradeoffs, collaborations and compromises can be made to solve turnover...
States craft local reopening guidelines for senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2020
As senior living operators navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, some states are crafting guidance for reopening senior living communities to visitation.