Daily Briefing News

19 percent worried they can’t afford senior living due to inflation: survey

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Lois A. Bowers

Dec 05, 2022

Almost 19% of respondents to a recent survey said that they are concerned that inflation will not allow them to continue to afford senior living or home care.

Dining robot pilot project finds benefits for senior living employers, staff, residents

By

Lois A. Bowers

Dec 05, 2022

Faster service, improved employee safety and well-being, and enhanced employee recruitment, retention and morale were among the benefits realized in a 90-day pilot project testing the use of robot servers…

Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death

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Lois A. Bowers

Dec 05, 2022

People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.

Updated CDC guidance for senior living balances COVID prevention with reduced services, programming

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Dec 02, 2022

In updated COVID-19 guidance for certain congregate living settings such as independent living and assisted living communities, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the settings…

Senior living industry pitches immigration reform as partial solution to workforce crisis

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Dec 02, 2022

With the workforce crisis top of mind for most senior living and other long-term care providers, trade associations representing providers are making a last-minute push to float immigration reform to the…

Older adult population isn’t just growing; it’s growing older: report

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Dec 02, 2022

The older adult population in the United States isn’t just growing — quadrupling since 1900 — but it also is becoming increasingly older, according to an annual summary of related statistics.

More news for Friday, Dec. 2

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Dec 02, 2022

Bill targets reform of CMS drug coverage authority in wake of aducanumab decision … FCC moves to improve affordable connectivity program for HUD residents … Partnership launches cybersecurity hub,…

Senior living leaders press Congress to pass bill expanding veterans’ access to assisted living

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Dec 01, 2022

The four main trade associations representing senior living providers held a grassroots “Day of Action” on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to support a bill expanding veterans’ access to assisted living.

Providers seek $600 million to help offset increasing operating costs

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Dec 01, 2022

An Ohio senior living and care advocacy organization is asking the state for another $600 million to help assisted living and other long-term care providers offset the increased costs of providing care.

Alzheimer’s experts throw support behind experimental drug despite adverse events, deaths

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Dec 01, 2022

Alzheimer’s disease experts are throwing their support behind the drug lecanemab, despite reports of two deaths tied to the experimental monoclonal antibody medication.

More news for Thursday, Dec. 1

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Dec 01, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine’s effectiveness diminishes with age: study … Drug overdose deaths among older adults tripled in 2 decades … Man sentenced to 40 years for attempted murder of assisted living resident

Worker shortages, waiting list inaccuracies complicate HCBS programs

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 30, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on fundamental, long-term challenges for state Medicaid home- and community-based services programs, but it also provided opportunities for change, according to a…

Commission says investing in direct care workforce is top priority

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 30, 2022

Higher wages and increased state funding are necessary to prioritize New Hampshire’s direct care workforce, according to industry advocates and experts.

Progress made in Alzheimer’s research and lifestyle interventions, NIH says

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 30, 2022

The burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is significant, according to the National Institutes of Health. But scientists have made progress in drug development, lifestyle interventions,…

More news for Wednesday, Nov. 30

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 30, 2022

Resources empower older adults to plan for changes in driving, firearm use: study … 40% of older adult brains show signs of LATE dementia … Amazon launches Alexa Smart Properties for Senior Living…

COVID-19 vaccinations: ‘It’s about the people we live around,’ expert says

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 29, 2022

Although experts expect that the United States will see an increase in COVID-19 infections and cases throughout the winter, they are optimistic that vaccines, antiviral medications and natural immunity…

CMS throws down ultimatum on HCBS settings final rule compliance

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 29, 2022

The federal government is giving states and providers an ultimatum to make progress on meeting the requirements of the home- and community-based services settings final rule that goes into effect in the…

Providers could miss out on $47 million in COVID-19 relief grants: experts

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 29, 2022

With a Thursday deadline looming for $47 million in COVID-19 grant dollars, Georgia senior living and care provider advocates are worried that eligible assisted living and personal care home operators…

Senior living and care facilities turn away older adults 11K times in 1 month due to workforce crisis:…

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 28, 2022

Access to long-term care in Minnesota is in a “dangerous decline,” as evidenced by a recent survey revealing that older adults were turned away from assisted living communities and nursing homes 11,000…

Some assisted living workers still left behind in NY healthcare worker bonus program

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 28, 2022

New York has expanded eligibility to its $1.2 billion healthcare worker bonus program, but a senior living industry advocate said it still leaves out many assisted living workers.