Daily Briefing News

Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior living portfolio continues to struggle following merger collapse

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 26, 2023

Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio continues to struggle in its post-pandemic recovery, according to a monthly performance update released Monday.

‘Unprecedented’ season sees vaccines for all three viruses affecting seniors

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 26, 2023

The nation is entering an “unprecedented vaccine season,” with the availability of vaccines for three viruses responsible for the most hospitalizations among older adults, according to Omnicare pharmacists.

Misclassifying workers costs provider $99,000 in back wages

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 26, 2023

A Pittsburgh-based healthcare services provider for people living with dementia or disabilities misclassified two workers as independent contractors, resulting in a recovery of $98,620 in back wages by…

More news for Tuesday, Sept. 26

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 26, 2023

Assisted living community sued over medication mismanagement … Study shows AI tools could predict dementia … 30 credit card scams target financially vulnerable older adults

Senior living a growth area for LeadingAge Ziegler 200 not-for-profit providers

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 25, 2023

National Senior Communities in Washington, DC, retained its top spot for the eighth consecutive year on the 2023 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living and care…

As feds claw back PRF payments, assisted living frustrated it ‘lost out’ over mismanagement

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 25, 2023

As the federal government continues to claw back misappropriated and unused COVID-19 relief funds, senior living industry advocates remain frustrated that assisted living providers “lost out” on this…

Sizable number of older adults vulnerable to fraud, scams

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 25, 2023

Results of a study using an experiment designed to mimic real-world imposter scams suggests that many older adults, including those without cognitive impairment, are vulnerable to fraud and scams, placing…

More news for Monday, Sept. 25

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 25, 2023

AI promising for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say … California’s Sonoma Valley looks to become a dementia-friendly city … Physically demanding jobs put workers at greater…

Online tool could help older adults age in setting of their choice

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 22, 2023

Aging in America is difficult for some older adults, who can face an array of challenges that include housing, healthcare and food insecurity, along with outdated policies that contribute to increasing…

Senior living-university partnerships address future of aging

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 22, 2023

As older baby boomers continue to change the traditional idea of senior living, a Texas-based developer is working with universities to create intergenerational, wellness-infused residential developments.

Rabbis accused of starting fatal assisted living fire avoid jail time in plea deal

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 22, 2023

Father and son rabbis faulted for an assisted living fire in 2021 in New York that killed a resident and a firefighter were able to avoid prison time following a plea deal.

More news for Friday, Sept. 22

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 22, 2023

Free, at-home COVID-19 tests will be available soon … 5G improved health of older adults: study … COVID-infected adults with 4 or more underlying diseases faced higher risk of ICU stay, death … Medicare…

Americans ‘dangerously’ underestimate healthcare costs, challenges in retirement planning

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 21, 2023

Americans “dangerously” underestimate the effects that healthcare costs and challenges may have on their retirement plans, including planning for a stay in a long-term care facility, according to the…

Bill would place all residential care facilities on equal plane for state funding programs

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 21, 2023

A bill expanding funding eligibility for state financing and funding programs to residential care facilities for the elderly could add more care and service options for older adults in California, according…

2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards: Carolina Meadows nabs Best in Show, Gold; winners lauded in 5 categories

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Lois A. Bowers

Sep 21, 2023

An entry from Chapel Hill, NC, continuing care retirement community Carolina Meadows was named Best in Show in the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday…

More news for Thursday, Sept. 21

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 21, 2023

Lack of purpose in life linked to cognitive decline, study finds … Healthcare expenses take a financial toll on older adults … CCRC ratings unlikely to be affected by SNF staffing mandates: Fitch ……

For the first time, vaccines are available for all 3 viruses targeting older adults

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 20, 2023

COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus cases are increasing, and the height of influenza season is on the horizon, but older adults and long-term care staff members are entering the first virus season…

Provider’s intergenerational day care, preschool create awareness around senior living

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 20, 2023

After six successful years of running an intergenerational day care program within a senior living community, Perry Lutheran Homes, Perry, IA, launched a new preschool program to further integrate into…

Convicted senior living killer murdered in Texas prison

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 20, 2023

Convicted killer Billy Chemirmir, sentenced for two murders and suspected in the deaths of more than 24 older adults in Texas, most of whom were women who lived in senior living communities, was murdered…

More news for Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 20, 2023

Rising insurance rates, inferior products unsustainable for housing providers: LeadingAge … Moving everyday keeps the doctor away … Estimated pricing model meant to provide transparency across senior…