Tragedy prompts senior living company to develop mental health awareness in staff
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2023
Shortly after acquiring a Florida senior living campus, LifeStar Living was faced with the death of a resident by suicide. Looking back, a company executive said, the tragedy was a catalyst for the firm...
Death penalty off table for accused senior living serial killer
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 28, 2023
A Texas district attorney has announced that he will not seek the death penalty for convicted murderer and accused senior living serial killer Billy Chemirmir, but the DA has not clarified the status of...
30 percent federal funding cut jeopardizes senior living workforce programs, provider group says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 17, 2023
A proposed funding cut of almost 30% for the Department of Labor could jeopardize senior living workforce training programs being launched in several states, according to Argentum.
NY latest to adopt LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights for long-term care residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
New York has become the latest state to adopt legislation establishing a bill of rights for LGBTQ+ residents of long-term care facilities.
$81 million national dementia care workforce study aims to better coordinate care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 20, 2023
The development of an annual national survey of the dementia care workforce, including assisted living workers, is being launched thanks to a five-year, $81 million cooperative agreement with the National...
Adding lifestyle coaching to treatment decreases cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2023
Adding lifestyle coaching to standard treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease leads to less cognitive decline compared with the standard of care alone, according to the results of a new study....
Facility staff and families both struggle to figure out processes for dementia patients, report reveals
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2024
It’s not just family caregivers who face challenges navigating dementia care — the nation’s healthcare workers also said they had difficulties providing care coordination through a complex healthcare...
Online training program for assisted living develops out of home care program
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2023
An online training program for assisted living caregivers is being developed and tested based on another program that was created for unlicensed caregivers of people living in the greater community.
‘Achilles’ heel’ of senior living sales identified; expert urges more assertiveness in closings
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 16, 2023
Senior living communities are showing move-in options “beautifully” during in-person tours, but their sales teams too often are weak at closing, extending the sales process longer than necessary, according...
Act prioritizes fight against Alzheimer’s disease with state plan
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
South Carolina’s adoption of a state Alzheimer’s plan is a “step forward,” according to senior living advocates.