Senior living sees seventh quarter of occupancy gain as demand continues to outpace new supply
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 07, 2023
Demand for senior living outpaced a continued slowdown in new supply in the first quarter, fueling an occupancy increase for the seventh consecutive quarter, according to new data from NIC MAP Vision released...
National alliance advocates for $82 million to support 2 federal healthcare workforce programs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 07, 2023
An alliance of national organizations focused on workforce challenges in senior living and other long-term care settings is asking Congress to almost double funding for two federal programs dedicated to...
1.4 million antigen tests will help residential care facilities transition COVID-19 protocols
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 07, 2023
With the approaching end to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the state of Colorado has purchased 1.4 million COVID-19 point-of-care antigen tests to provide every assisted living community and other...
More news for Friday, April 7
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 07, 2023
Pew highlights broadband challenges, opportunities in affordable housing … Older adults receive almost 200 weekly unwanted landline calls: study … Sabra Health Care REIT to move HQ to nearby building...
Paid time off is fringe benefit unrelated to salary, court rules
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 07, 2023
An employer was victorious when an appellate court recently ruled that paid time off is a fringe benefit that is not related to salary.
Multi-site CEOs more likely to be on their boards than are single-site CEOs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 07, 2023
CEOs of not-for-profit multi-site senior living organizations are more likely to be members of their organizations’ boards than are CEOs of single-site providers, according to the results of the latest...
Construction market slowing in 2023
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 07, 2023
Major indicators are pointing toward a slower construction market in 2023.
That’s according to a market report released by construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager...
Business briefs, April 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 07, 2023
Senior living occupancy increases for seventh consecutive quarter … NLRB backs decision clearing nursing home on firings … Hospitals join AHCA in protesting staffing mandates … Fitch rates Ventas’...
Air pollution tied to risk for dementia
Apr 06, 2023
The trend was seen for fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxide but not ozone.
Sleep problems linked to increased risk for stroke
Apr 06, 2023
The odds of stroke increased with short or long duration of sleep, impaired sleep quality, snoring, snorting and breathing cessation.