Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about COVID-19 vaccination,...
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Oct 13, 2017
Foundation for Senior Living joins self-driving car public education campaign … December Fed rate hike all but certain despite low inflation … Florida operators can seek generator-rule variance...
27 states to raise minimum wage in 2023
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 03, 2023
Twenty-seven states rang in the new year with increases or planned increases to their minimum wage rate. Most took effect Jan. 1, but others will become effective later in the year.
Legislation proposes $5.5M in ARPA funds to boost assisted living workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 25, 2022
The Nebraska Unicameral Legislature is considering legislation that would direct more than $5.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to assisted living communities to promote employee recruitment...
Inadequate reimbursement threatens older adult access to assisted living
By
Michael S. Pochowski
Apr 17, 2023
A recent Washington Post article gave an incomplete view of the reality facing assisted living providers related to Medicaid reimbursement.
Fate of minimum wage, sick leave changes uncertain after legislature vote
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 10, 2018
The fate of minimum wage and sick leave changes passed by the Michigan legislature Dec. 4 is uncertain, as it remains to be seen whether outgoing Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) will sign them into law,...
$25 million in COVID-19 payments will support 211 long-term care organizations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2022
One-time payments totaling $25 million will be issued to 211 long-term care organizations in Maine to help them recover from the pandemic, Gov. Janet Mills (D) announced Thursday.
Life care contract most common type for Texas CCRCs: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2017
Ziegler and My LifeSite analyzed data from 32 providers in the Lone Star State to produce a new benchmarking report on the characteristics of continuing care retirement communities there.
Staffing trends study could create roadmap for helping long-term care industry
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 23, 2022
The state of Pennsylvania is undertaking a study of staffing trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to determine how to help the long-term care industry.
Increasing minimum wage would worsen assisted living workforce challenges, not fix them, coalition says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 02, 2023
A California bill that proposes increasing the minimum wage to $25 for direct care workers and support staff members has plenty of opponents, including senior living industry advocates.