What the federal election means for entitlements, regulations and immigration
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2024
Regardless of who wins the presidential election, senior living providers should not expect big changes any time soon regarding so-called entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security;...
Overall job creation rebounds after 5-month slump, but not for healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2024
Job creation among private employers in September showed a “widespread rebound” after a five-month slowdown, according to the ADP National Employment Report Economy Lab report released Wednesday.
New tool helps employers avoid discriminating when using AI in recruiting, hiring
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 26, 2024
The Department of Labor has a new tool meant to help employers avoid discriminating against disabled individuals when they use artificial intelligence to assist them with recruiting and hiring.
Virtual standardized patients ‘promising’ to train nurses for long-term care
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2024
Multimodal teaching strategies work well in training nurses for the long-term care workforce, according to the results of a newly published study in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.
Bipartisan bill would ease long-term care workforce shortage, advocates say, but ‘there’s more to...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2024
Legislation introduced last week by Reps. James Comer (R-KY) and Morgan McGarvey (D-NY) aims to boost the nation’s shortage of nurses, nurse aides and other healthcare professionals.
Staffing levels in assisted living should align with resident care needs: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
As assisted living communities care for residents who have increasing care needs, additional nursing staff may be necessary — especially during overnight shifts — to ensure that care delivery aligns...
Lack of employee recruitment, retention investment leads to $1 million to $2 million spend on turnover:...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2024
With turnover costing senior living organizations more than $1 million annually, investing in professional development is “crucial” for nurturing talent and fostering a culture of engagement and well-being,...
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 18
By
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...
Once bitten, twice shy: Companies reluctant to hire recent Gen Z college grads
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2024
One in six hiring managers is reluctant to hire recent Gen Z college graduates, based on participants in a recent survey from Intelligent.com.
Working long hours may ‘modestly increase’ certain health risks, GAO study shows
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 13, 2024
Working 55 hours or more per week may “modestly increase” the risk of stroke and heart disease, according to a recent study from the US Government Accountability Office.