LeadingAge reiterates call to create a White House Office on Aging Policy … HHS ending COVID-19 vaccine mandate that does not apply to assisted living … Half of nation’s top 20 retirement destinations...
More news for Monday, May 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 22, 2023
LeadingAge, HHS collaboration leads to 39 vaccine clinics in senior living, other settings … Christian Living Communities unveils new website … Senators ask FTC for answers on protecting seniors from...
HRSA may seek recovery of $159M in potential PRF overpayments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 11, 2024
An audit of Phase 2 distributions from the Provider Relief Fund has revealed roughly $18.4 million in potential overpayments that a federal watchdog agency says should be recovered from healthcare providers.
HHS seeks input from providers to inform HCBS policy development
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 17, 2023
Providers of home- and community-based services in assisted living communities and other settings are being asked to contribute input during the federal government’s review of its evidence map.
Certain types of air pollution raise risk of dementia: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 22, 2023
The risk of dementia is greater among people in regions of the US with high levels of a certain type of air pollution, particularly from agriculture and wildfires, according to a new study published in...
Healthy workplaces must include mental health programming, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 25, 2023
Everyone wants to see COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, but the pandemic has left lasting effects in the form of a surge in reported levels of psychological distress. That surge has left employers looking...
Resident-based program ponders aging challenges, develops solutions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 23, 2023
A brain health program at an Oklahoma continuing care retirement community has morphed into a solutions-based group looking for ways to help older adults stay independent longer.
More news for Tuesday, March 14
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 14, 2023
VHA will cover use of Alzheimer’s drug for some beneficiaries … LeadingAge urges FDA approval of Paxlovid to combat COVID-19 … Yoga may help prevent frailty in older adults: study … Older adults...
Tragedy prompts senior living company to develop mental health awareness in staff
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2023
Shortly after acquiring a Florida senior living campus, LifeStar Living was faced with the death of a resident by suicide. Looking back, a company executive said, the tragedy was a catalyst for the firm...
Medicare Advantage needs to ‘wake up’ to value of senior living, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2023
A new report from LeadingAge looks at the challenges and potential solutions to address the failures of Medicare Advantage. Senior living advocates are looking at it as a learning experience and opportunity...