Assisted living provider sued for alleged neglect of memory care resident … Senior living firm charged with false advertising and gross negligence after resident’s death … Health officials close...
Include seniors in any proposed infrastructure bills, LeadingAge CEO says
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 30, 2021
As the Biden administration prepares to release details later this week on an economic plan providing federal investments in physical infrastructure, senior living leaders are urging lawmakers to prioritize...
Alzheimer’s diagnosis may lead to reduced social activity: study
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Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Despite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is crucial, a new study by scientists at Rutgers University suggests that a person’s social network and social support do not increase...
New law requires dementia-specific training for assisted living staff
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Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Colorado lawmakers recently passed legislation mandating dementia-specific training for professional caregivers in assisted living communities and some other long-term care settings.
155 assisted living communities get bad rap after being put on governor’s ‘not vaccinating’ list
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Amy Novotney
Mar 30, 2021
More than 150 assisted living communities are being called out — unfairly, they say — by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the state’s Department of Aging, according to local media reports.
Almost $50 million in COVID-19 aid headed to Georgia assisted living communities
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Amy Novotney
Mar 15, 2022
Approximately $47 million in grants will be doled out to assisted living communities and personal care homes with 25 beds or more. Facilities can apply for up to $100,000 to assist with securing COVID-19...
West Virginia to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine to family and caregivers of assisted living residents...
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Amy Novotney
Mar 31, 2021
Beginning this week, West Virginia will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to family members and caregivers of residents and staff members at assisted living communities as part of its vaccine plan for the long-term...
Senior living sees success using virtual reality to combat loneliness during pandemic
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 31, 2021
Virtual reality use within senior living has gotten a big boost amid the pandemic, as operators shifted strategies to keep residents engaged amid restrictions on visitors and in-person activities. It’s...
Older adults more likely to have multiple ailments compared with prior generations
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Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Later-born generations of older adults in the United States are more likely to have a greater number of chronic health conditions than the generations that preceded them, according to a study conducted...