Extend telehealth flexibilities to virtual prescribing, mental health services, coalition asks lawmakers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
A coalition of provider and consumer organizations is asking policymakers to extend telehealth flexibilities related to virtual prescribing tied to mental health services.
Food program stokes recollections from residents facing memory loss
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2024
A dinner party involving cherished family recipes is being used by one senior living service and care organization to connect with their residents with dementia and memory impairment.
Now is the time for senior living to show value via data, speakers say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2024
The senior living industry is at a critical juncture, making now the moment in time to address improvements in quality, equity and resident outcomes, according to experts speaking Monday at the National...
LeadingAge ‘mystified’ that senior living is missing from framework for National Plan on Aging
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
Calling residential care communities such as assisted living a “vital member” of their communities, LeadingAge said it was “mystified” by its lack of inclusion in the strategic framework for a...
Proposed bill takes ‘meaningful steps’ to add service coordinators at affordable senior housing,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
A bill meant to offer “meaningful steps” to getting more service coordination into affordable senior housing communities was introduced last week.
Gurwin takes Best of Show as 2024 McKnight’s Tech Awards honors dozens of winners
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James M. Berklan
Oct 04, 2024
Sixteen long-term care technology programs and the individuals and companies behind them were honored Thursday as Gold medalists at the 14th annual McKnight’s Tech Awards ceremony.
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 11
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
Falling for financial scams might be early Alzheimer’s signal … New Mexico did not ensure attendants were qualified to provide personal care services: HHS OIG … Assisted living business director...
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 18
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
Democratic lawmakers press Brookdale, Ensign, NHC on exec pay … Report highlights digital literacy trends, health equity, insight from older adults … AI tools help older adults adapt to changes in...
CCRC earns nation’s first certification as a University Based Retirement Community
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 27, 2024
An Arizona continuing care retirement / life plan community has been awarded the nation’s first certification as a University Based Retirement Community for meeting all eligibility criteria for senior...
Personalized concierge medicine without the cost is target of active adult development company
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
A national real estate development, construction and advisory firm is launching what it says is the “next evolutionary phase” in senior living, introducing “proactive aging” into the active adult...