Assisted living will help shape Louisiana’s dementia response plans
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2024
Legislative action creating a coordinated response to Alzheimer’s and dementia in Louisiana is being called a “commendable” step toward addressing the needs of those affected by the disease. And...
Dementia training for first responders required by new Virginia law
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2024
First responders in Virginia now will be required to undergo training to improve their professional interactions with people living with dementia, as well as their caregivers.
Business briefs, April 29
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 29, 2024
NIC notes 4 takeaways from first-quarter fundamentals …… Tennessee creates coordinated response to Alzheimer’s disease … Arizona assisted living community turns over control to third party amid...
Assisted living providers to face increased regulation from bill headed for governor’s signature
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2024
A bill expected to become law and targeting assisted living reform in Arizona addresses some best practices long touted by industry experts, but it also brings an increase in regulations for providers.
Arizona legislators call for more transparency, improved safety in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 30, 2024
Arizona has joined a growing list of states where governments are calling for more transparency from assisted living communities through legislation following local media reports questioning resident safety...
Memory care staff would receive dementia-focused training under proposed bill
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 22, 2024
Proposed changes to existing Nebraska regulations on training for memory care staff would specify dementia-focused education, but senior living organizations in the state disagree on the need for statutory...
More news for Monday, Nov. 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 13, 2023
CareTrust REIT moves forward with ‘foot on the gas’ … Assisted living community pays $59K in back wages, $7K in penalties for repeat wage violations … Coalition of business groups sues...
Georgia to be first state to let pharmacies sell low-dose cannabis
Oct 23, 2023
Meanwhile, the sale of marijuana is still illegal on a federal level
Act prioritizes fight against Alzheimer’s disease with state plan
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
South Carolina’s adoption of a state Alzheimer’s plan is a “step forward,” according to senior living advocates.