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COVID-19/Coronavirus

Just 23 percent of US adults ‘definitely’ plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine
Just 23 percent of US adults ‘definitely’ plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine
Sep 27, 2023

Interest is highest among those aged 65 years and older (64%) and among Democrats (70%).

1.3 percent of children, 6.9 percent of adults ever had long COVID
1.3 percent of children, 6.9 percent of adults ever had long COVID
Sep 26, 2023

Based on data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey, 1.3% of children and 6.8% of adults have had long COVID.

Assisted Living

Healthcare provider spending on IT and AI set to explode in the coming year, report says
Healthcare provider spending on IT and AI set to explode in the coming year, report says
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 28, 2023

A number of recent studies have indicated that healthcare providers are either prioritizing new technologies like AI or actively spending on them. 

Tool giving LTC workers early wage access helps retain staff, firm says
Tool giving LTC workers early wage access helps retain staff, firm says
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 28, 2023

A new software tool enables healthcare providers to offer an early wage access option, which the developers believe will help with staff retention and avoid burnout.

Workforce

Federal interventions needed to support immigrants, a solution to workforce shortages: report
Federal interventions needed to support immigrants, a solution to workforce shortages: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 28, 2023

Federal-level policy interventions, such as providing work authorizations and pathways to citizenship, are needed to better support immigrant direct care workers and address workforce shortages, according…

New publication guides employers in recruiting, hiring people with disabilities
New publication guides employers in recruiting, hiring people with disabilities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2023

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor on Tuesday released a resource guide about recruiting, hiring and employing people with disabilities.

Marketing

A game-changing marketing opportunity for senior living
A game-changing marketing opportunity for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2023

But this week, another great reason for residents to enter your community was revealed. And it’s nothing short of groundbreaking.

Seeing is believing for prospective residents
Seeing is believing for prospective residents
By
Adam Manchester
Sep 25, 2023

The process of selecting a senior living community can be both daunting and overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to help prospective residents and their adult children both see and feel what…

Dementia / Alzheimer's

Vasomotor symptoms linked to increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Vasomotor symptoms linked to increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Sep 27, 2023

Objectively assessed VMS (so-called hot flashes), including sleep VMS, are associated with significantly lower amyloid-β42/40.

Older adults at risk for real-world impersonation scams
Older adults at risk for real-world impersonation scams
Sep 27, 2023

The highest cognition and financial literacy was reported for older adults who engage but with skepticism.

LTSS / HCBS / PACE

State becomes first to strip Medicaid asset limit
State becomes first to strip Medicaid asset limit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2023

Low-income older Californians soon won’t need to prove their asset levels to be eligible for Medicaid long-term care, after the approval of a state plan amendment.

More news for Wednesday, Aug. 16
More news for Wednesday, Aug. 16
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2023

https://www.mcknights.com/news/medicaid-spending-up-for-seniors-but-who-will-bankroll-coming-growth/

CCRCs / Life Plan Communities

More news for Thursday, Sept. 21
More news for Thursday, Sept. 21
By
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 ……

CCRC ratings unlikely to be affected by SNF staffing mandates: Fitch
CCRC ratings unlikely to be affected by SNF staffing mandates: Fitch
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 21, 2023

The minimum staffing rule that most nursing homes will be required to meet within the next three years will add to staffing pressures at continuing care retirement / life plan communities, but it will…

Argentum

Government shutdown could derail momentum of legislation benefiting senior living
Government shutdown could derail momentum of legislation benefiting senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 28, 2023

A government shutdown would suspend a wide range of government programs, furlough federal workers and freeze momentum on several legislative priorities supported by the senior living industry.

Argentum joins housing coalition targeting bipartisan solutions for affordability, supply
Argentum joins housing coalition targeting bipartisan solutions for affordability, supply
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 27, 2023

Argentum has joined a coalition of housing providers working to advocate for policies to address the nation’s housing supply and affordability.

NCAL

Business briefs, Sept. 27
Business briefs, Sept. 27
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2023

Older adults’ vulnerability declines soon after moving into senior housing: study … Price of nursing home staffing mandate is $6.8B, 100K more workers, analysis finds … Veterans Homes of California…

Ready for a change of scenery?
Ready for a change of scenery?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 21, 2023

We are on the brink of a busy season for trade shows that directly or indirectly affect senior living operators.

LeadingAge

Adoption of robotics, analytics growing among largest senior care organizations, annual report shows 
Adoption of robotics, analytics growing among largest senior care organizations, annual report shows 
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023

An annual report on the 200 largest senior care organizations shows wider adoption of advance analytics tools than ever before.

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

NIC

Decline in resident frailty after move-in highlights senior living’s value proposition: study
Decline in resident frailty after move-in highlights senior living’s value proposition: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 27, 2023

Although frailty levels increase in the months leading up to a move into a senior living community, that vulnerability quickly levels off and continues to decline after move-in, according to research released…

Senior living occupancy on track for 9th consecutive quarterly gain
Senior living occupancy on track for 9th consecutive quarterly gain
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 14, 2023

Senior living (independent living and assisted living, including memory care) is “on track for a ninth consecutive quarterly gain, with a half percentage point increase in the first two months of the…

ASHA

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

Brookdale, Welltower maintain top positions on ASHA 50 lists of operators, owners
Brookdale, Welltower maintain top positions on ASHA 50 lists of operators, owners
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2023

Brookdale Senior Living and real estate investment trust Welltower have maintained their top spots on the 2023 American Seniors Housing Association’s lists of the 50 largest senior living operators and…