5 largest not-for-profit assisted living providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2015
The largest assisted living providers, as well as details about independent living, affordable housing and CCRCs, are part of the latest LeadingAge Ziegler 150 report.
PACE Innovation Act to expand program’s reach
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2015
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly will be expanded to older adults who do not yet meet the standard for nursing home level of care and to others under legislation that was passed by the...
Antipsychotics study proves value of reduction efforts, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2015
Findings of a new study on the use of antipsychotic medications reinforce the necessity of initiatives aimed at reducing the off-label use of the drugs, researchers and industry representatives say. More...
Senior living groups share arbitration concerns
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 21, 2015
Argentum, the American Seniors Housing Association and the National Center for Assisted Living are among the organizations that filed comments with CMS about a proposed rule that would revise the requirements...
How stereotyping affects your residents
Oct 21, 2015
You might be surprised to learn some of the ways that older adults are affected by the threat of being stereotyped. But researchers suggest two solutions to address the issue.
Senator: Medicare, Medicaid payments could be budget casualties
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 20, 2015
Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements could be casualties in a budget compromise that legislators are trying to negotiate, one senator told those attending a conference.
Aging misconceptions harmful, expert says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2015
Misconceptions about aging and older adults must be overcome so that individuals and society can realize the benefits of longer life spans and increased quality of life. So says Laura L. Carstensen, Ph.D.,...
An answer to staffing woes?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2015
As the race for the presidency continues, we’ve been hearing a lot about immigrants and immigration reform. Off the campaign trail, in senior living, the topic frequently comes up, too.
Social media use grows among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2015
If your marketing and communication plans to reach residents and prospective residents don’t already include social media, new research may convince you of the need.
A new business model for assisted living?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2015
Will the future of assisted living see providers coordinating health and long-term care services to benefit their residents and save the healthcare system money? Healthcare policy researcher David Grabowski,...