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‘We’re all trying to make a better industry,’ Lifetime Achievement Award winner says

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 16, 2022

Connections to people from all walks of life can launch careers, according to the McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.

Using artificial intelligence software for employment decisions could be discriminatory: feds

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 16, 2022

Employers using artificial intelligence tools in the hiring process could be guilty of disability discrimination, according to the federal government.

Washington best, Nevada worst in new ranking of outlook for older adults

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 16, 2022

Washington state helps older adults live their best lives, whereas Nevada is at the bottom of states having the most improved outlook for older adults, according to a new ranking.

McKnight’s Senior Living nabs two national awards for quality of news coverage

May 16, 2022

McKnight’s Senior Living took home two national awards recognizing the strength of the news content it provides readers Thursday night at the American Society of Business Publication Editors’ annual…

National bill would require senior living operators to implement workplace violence prevention plans

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 13, 2022

Senior living and other long-term care and healthcare providers would be required to create workplace violence prevention plans to protect employees under proposed bipartisan legislation.

Expand affordable senior housing to help older adults age in place, 40 senators say

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 13, 2022

Expanding affordable senior housing and the programs that support it is the impetus behind a letter from 40 U.S. senators.

2022 is all about ‘simplicity,’ Invesque CEO says

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 13, 2022

Invesque is “all about simplicity” this year as the investment company continues to angle its portfolio toward private-pay senior housing, CEO Scott White said Thursday.

More news for Friday, May 13

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 13, 2022

COVID-19 booster rollout needs reboot to protect older adults … Artificial intelligence prompts older adults’ participation in research studies … Third ‘grandparent scam’ defendant pleads guilty…

Definition of retirement is changing, but still few are prepared for it: study

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 12, 2022

The new retirement means a new life chapter, but few retirees have prepared for that final chapter, according to a new study.

‘Coiled spring’ of senior living expanding sector momentum: Welltower

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 12, 2022

The “coiled spring” of senior living is starting to expand, with growth driven by higher rental rates, increasing occupancy and improving margins, according to Welltower executives.

AHCA/NCAL, 15 other groups pressure HHS to extend public health emergency

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Lois A. Bowers

May 12, 2022

The official start of summer is more than a month away, but 16 national organizations, including the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, were thinking of fall and the…

Care-related visits remained steady as family visits fell during pandemic

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 12, 2022

Care levels at senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities remained constant during the pandemic, even as family visitation levels plummeted, according to a new analysis.

COVID-19 fight needs testing, vaccines, treatment access: LeadingAge

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 11, 2022

Congress can ensure access to COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments by fully funding the fight against the virus, LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan told members of the U.S. Senate and House…

Momentum building despite pandemic headwinds: Pennant Group

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 11, 2022

Pennant CEO Daniel Walker said the Eagle, ID, holding company’s first-quarter earnings results “reflect the momentum building” in its portfolio.

NHI reaches ‘inflection point’ as it sees finish line on portfolio optimization

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 11, 2022

With optimization of its portfolio largely complete, National Health Investors President and CEO Eric Mendelsohn said that the real estate investment trust has reached an inflection point with greater…

U.S. News names 1,274 ‘Best Senior Living’ communities in inaugural year

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Lois A. Bowers

May 10, 2022

More than 1,200 senior living communities operated by more than 80 companies have another way to stand out among their peers starting this morning, as the inaugural U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior…

U.S. News recognizes 25 communities in 2022 as ‘best’ in three categories

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Lois A. Bowers

May 10, 2022

Almost 1,300 senior living communities (1,274) operated by 83 companies were recognized as the inaugural U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living ratings were announced this morning. Only 25 communities…

$6.5 million project will recruit, train, place caregivers in assisted living communities

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 10, 2022

The Arizona Health Care Association will use $6.5 million from the state to recruit, train and place certified nursing assistants and other caregivers at assisted living communities and skilled nursing…

Assisted living community settles wrongful death lawsuit after arguing immunity due to COVID

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 10, 2022

A wrongful death lawsuit against a Wilmington, NC, assisted living community over the alleged beating death of one resident by another has been settled out of court, according to a media report.

More news for Tuesday, May 10

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 10, 2022

Massachusetts first state to earn employer designation from Age Friendly Institute … Affordable assisted living facility sued over negligence, staffing … High-need, isolated older adults have worse…