Task force recommends $245 million plan to address Illinois veterans home Legionnaires’ issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 03, 2018
A task force appointed in January by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is recommending that the state spend up to $245 million, including constructing a new residential building, to help protect residents of...
9 senior living communities involved in $3.9 million SEC fraud case get new owners
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2018
Nine Georgia and Alabama senior living communities that went into receivership last year after their owner was charged with fraud and had his assets frozen now have new owners.
‘Smart’ dresser under development could help those with dementia dress alone
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2018
A “smart” dresser that has been tested in the lab ultimately could help people with dementia get dressed with automated help and nobody else in the same room.
McKnight’s Senior Living honored for blogs, newsletter
May 02, 2018
McKnight’s Senior Living has received two awards in the 2018 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors ASHPE Awards competition, the society announced Monday.
Administrator’s license suspended after Social Security spending spree
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2018
The Virginia Board of Long-Term Care Administrators has suspended the license of a woman to practice as an assisted living facility administrator, alleging that she used residents’ Social Security...
First ‘LGBT-affirming’ senior housing community opens in San Diego
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Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2018
The grand opening for San Diego’s first “LGBT-affirming” senior housing community, North Park Seniors, was Friday.
Bill expanding Medicaid fraud investigations wins support but appears stalled
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2018
A bipartisan bill that would expand the reach of Medicaid Fraud Control Units to any setting where beneficiaries receive services has gained the backing of the National Association of Attorneys General...
Federal departments should collaborate to serve affordable seniors housing residents, GAO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 30, 2018
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Housing and Urban should include the Department of Agriculture in collaborations involving housing and health services for older adults...
Ventas ‘killed a lot of brain cells’ devising Brookdale lease restructuring, CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 30, 2018
Real estate investment trust Ventas has agreed to restructure its Brookdale Senior Living leases “to give Brookdale support and stability while it executes its operational turnaround under its new...
Here’s some help with educating residents about cognitive health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 30, 2018
If you’re looking for programming to offer as part of your senior living community’s wellness initiative or general activities, then you may be interested in a free toolkit from the federal...