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New reporting requirements create confusion, barriers to keeping Provider Relief Funds: ASHA, Argentum

October 21, 2020

After finally receiving much-needed Provider Relief Fund dollars, senior living operators are raising concerns about new reporting requirements related to the aid, saying they create confusion and potential barriers to retaining it, according to two industry trade organizations.

Creativity, adaptability will usher senior living industry through post-COVID era, expert says

October 21, 2020

It will take both a close-up look at COVID-19 effects and policies as well as a bigger-picture examination of payment and care delivery policies to get a clear view into what the future of senior living and care may look like in a post-COVID-19 world, according to Nicole Fallon, vice president of healthy policy and integrated services for LeadingAge.

Some changes will be permanent post-pandemic

October 21, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for several changes in the design and operation of senior housing. Many of those changes are likely to be permanent in senior housing in the future.

Senior living operator rolls out early voting plan to ensure residents retain right to vote

October 21, 2020

The coronavirus “has changed just about everything in senior living,” but a Florida-based senior living company is rolling out a comprehensive voting plan to ensure that residents of its communities retain their right to vote in the upcoming presidential election.

Reputation management can guide providers through ‘perfect storm’ created by pandemic

October 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything when it comes to reputational management, according to the keynote speaker at SMASH Week 2020.

Medical worker giving COVID tests returns to steal from senior living residents, police say

October 20, 2020

A woman who had helped administer COVID-19 tests at a Lewisville, TX, independent living community later returned to the community so she could steal from at least three residents, according to police.

Editors' Columns

Assisted living: Not so hidden anymore

By

Lois A. Bowers

October 19, 2020

Scott Tittle used to say that assisted living was hiding in plain sight, but “the reality is, more people have begun to actually see us amidst COVID,” the National Center for Assisted Living executive director said. That visibility can be both good and bad.

Senior living could use a traitor like this

By

John O'Connor

October 15, 2020

For my money, what the field could really use – perhaps even more so than targeted retooling – is a person along the lines of a John C. Bogle. Or better yet, more than one.

Guest Column

The struggles, lessons learned and blessing of the COVID-19 pandemic

By

Mary Haynes

October 19, 2020

COVID-19 has brought challenges and difficulties unlike any I’ve faced as the leader of Nazareth Home for almost two decades. As we live through what likely will be referred to as a crisis or a disaster, it becomes important to use the lessons learned to plan how we can better protect the most vulnerable generations now and in the future.

How one senior living operator keeps residents COVID-free by focusing on employee health

By

Lee Tuchfarber

October 13, 2020

Due to close collaboration with medical directors, our own rigorous infection prevention disciplines, and a robust preemptive testing program, not one of our residents has tested positive throughout this entire pandemic crisis.

Marketplace Column

4 ways to promote healthy hearing to reduce the risk of cognitive decline

By

Annette Mazevski, Au.D., Ph.D.

October 8, 2020

As owners and operators of senior living communities, here’s how you and your employees can spot hearing loss, get residents the help they need, and create a better hearing environment.

How tech is reducing social isolation in senior living in the COVID-19 era

By

Shelley Symonds

October 1, 2020

In the time of COVID-19, it’s good to know that there are solutions today that can help loved ones and residents stay connected to family, reducing social isolation and enable busy care staff to focus on residents and care.

Company News

People in the news, Oct. 20

Appointments and promotions at AHCA / NCAL, AHEPA, Bane Care Management, Cadence Living, Cypress Cove, Harmony Senior Services, Integral Senior Living, Legend Senior Living, Life Enriching Communities, Nazareth Home, Oakmont Senior Living, Presbyterian Senior Living, RMR Group, Senior Star, Sequoia Living, The Springs Living, United Hebrew of New Rochelle and Welltower.

In Focus

In Focus

Art with a twist

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

July 7, 2020

Residents of American House Senior Living Communities recently took part in the Getty Museum’s Social Media Challenge to liven up their quarantine situation. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

TOP NEWS

New reporting requirements create confusion, barriers to keeping Provider Relief Funds: ASHA, Argentum

Creativity, adaptability will usher senior living industry through post-COVID era, expert says

Some changes will be permanent post-pandemic

Senior living operator rolls out early voting plan to ensure residents retain right to vote

Reputation management can guide providers through ‘perfect storm’ created by pandemic

Medical worker giving COVID tests returns to steal from senior living residents, police say

Editors' Columns

Assisted living: Not so hidden anymore

Senior living could use a traitor like this

Guest Column

The struggles, lessons learned and blessing of the COVID-19 pandemic

How one senior living operator keeps residents COVID-free by focusing on employee health

Marketplace Column

4 ways to promote healthy hearing to reduce the risk of cognitive decline

How tech is reducing social isolation in senior living in the COVID-19 era

Company News

People in the news, Oct. 20

In Focus

Art with a twist

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