Assisted living’s moment in the spotlight necessitates more education of regulators, legislators,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2024
Assisted living is having a moment, creating a new call to action from industry experts to create and maintain relationships with legislators and regulators to better educate them about what assisted living...
Morning Pointe using $3.3 million state grant for projects across 21 communities
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2024
Ooltewah, TN-based Morning Pointe Senior Living is using a $3.3 million state grant to enhance services and safety across its 21 communities in the Volunteer State.
Holistic care needs key to determining care level for assisted living residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 19, 2024
Declining physical function most often is associated with increased care in assisted living, but other factors should be considered to address residents’ holistic care needs, according to the authors...
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...
Staffing levels in assisted living should align with resident care needs: study
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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...
Assisted living policy needs a reset to benefit residents, long-term care system
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 24, 2024
Long-term care policy needs a reset, particularly in assisted living, according to one expert from a consumer advocacy group.