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CMS-proposed quality measure needs clarification on assisted living, provider groups say

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 30, 2023

A federal proposal to establish a quality measure assessing inpatient discharges to home- and community-based settings for Medicaid enrollees has some leaders in the senior living industry concerned about…

Pennsylvania to develop Master Plan for Older Adults with industry input

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 30, 2023

Pennsylvania aging services industry advocates and other stakeholders are gathering input after Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) signed an executive order Thursday creating a Master Plan for Older Adults to address…

Telemedicine increases access to care for assisted living residents with dementia: study

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 30, 2023

Although racial/ethnic and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations were less likely to use telemedicine early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds that telemedicine offered a way for members…

‘Divine inspiration’ leads assisted living provider to offer grant program for prospects on a budget

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 26, 2023

One lucky older adult struggling to find the right assisted living community will earn a one-year stay at Michigan community thanks to a grant program.

Mental wellness program leads to increased productivity

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 26, 2023

A partnership providing a new wellness benefit to employees has led to increased productivity for one senior living provider.

‘Go for it.’ Leaders reflect on life on the leading edge of senior living and care

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 26, 2023

CHICAGO — The future is bright for the long-term care industry, but its leaders must decide what they want the industry to be instead of waiting for tomorrow’s consumers to present a list of demands,…

Senior living communities on their way to LGBTQ+ inclusiveness, but work remains: report

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 25, 2023

Despite advances in LGBTQ+ non-discrimination policies, senior living communities and other long-term care providers still have some work to do, according to a new report.

Tackle housing affordability with existing bipartisan solutions, coalition tells Congress

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 25, 2023

A coalition including the American Seniors Housing Association and 18 real estate-related organizations is encouraging members of Congress to pursue solutions to increase the housing supply in all markets,…

‘Everybody has leadership inside’— Women of Distinction share insights

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Foster Stubbs

May 25, 2023

Everyone has the potential to be a leader. Making tough decisions is part of the job description. Learn from your team. Those were just a few insights provided by a group of six 2023 McKnight’s Women…

Provider says it has found ‘Holy Grail’ approach to staff recruitment, retention

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 24, 2023

A citizenship program, career development pathways and staff support create what Goodwin Living calls the “Holy Grail” approach to staff recruitment and retention.

$14.6 million study, a first, aims to combat dementia in Native, Pacific Islander communities

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 24, 2023

A first-ever study will adapt Alzheimer’s tests for Indigenous communities to expand treatment and research options for dementia in those populations.

Alternative assisted living model adds handyman services to franchise toolbox

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 24, 2023

An Arizona-based assisted living home franchise company is teaming up with a handyman service to optimize living spaces and allow older adults to age in place safely.

More news for Wednesday, May 24

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 24, 2023

Proposed merger ‘best path forward for DHC, REIT says, but shareholder group disagrees … Senior housing market is ‘tail wagging the dog,’ expert says … 7 percent of long-term care municipal bonds…

Fifth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction event dazzles

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Kimberly Marselas

May 23, 2023

Dozens of senior living, skilled nursing and home care leaders and frontline workers became celebrities for a few hours Monday night in Chicago, where they were feted at the 2023 McKnight’s Women of…

Senior living’s premise even more promising today

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 23, 2023

The premise and promise of senior living communities is more valuable than ever, according to the results of a new retirement survey.

Silence on dementia symptoms stems from confusion about typical aging

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 23, 2023

One-third of individuals who noticed dementia symptoms in themselves or a loved one kept their observations to themselves for more than a month, according to a new survey.

Proposed federal disaster preparedness recommendations focus on senior living residents, other older…

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 22, 2023

Enhancing relationships with senior living providers is one of four recommendations proposed by a federal committee advising the US Department of Health and Human Services on disaster preparedness and…

CMS-proposed HCBS rules elicit request for extension of comment period from 5 associations

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Lois A. Bowers

May 22, 2023

The executive directors of five national organizations are asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to extend by at least 30 days the comment periods for two proposed rules related to access…

State high court mulls ‘pronoun provision’ in LGBT bill of rights for senior living residents

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 22, 2023

A so-called “pronoun provision” in California’s bill of rights for LGBT senior living and other long-term care residents is in the hands of the state supreme court after an appellate court found…

More news for Monday, May 22

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 22, 2023

LeadingAge, HHS collaboration leads to 39 vaccine clinics in senior living, other settings … Christian Living Communities unveils new website … Senators ask FTC for answers on protecting seniors from…