Vaccine authorization is ‘ray of hope’ but only first step in beating COVID-19, long-term care provider...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 14, 2020
The first vaccinations against COVID-19 in the United States could begin today, but it might be a week or more until many assisted living community and nursing home residents and staff members have the...
A special week during an unusual time
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2020
If ever there was a year that “Caring is Essential,” it is 2020. Indeed, the theme of this year’s National Assisted Living Week (with an emphasis on the AL in essential), which began Sunday, is very...
Senior living needs COVID-19 tests, too, Argentum tells HHS as Ohio issues mandate
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2020
Nursing homes aren’t the only long-term care settings that need testing capabilities amid the coronavirus pandemic, Argentum President and CEO James Balda said a day after HHS announced it would be sending...
‘Misleading’ report tied to federal bill with COVID-19-related requirements for assisted living,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2020
Assisted living communities would be required to report confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 to federal, state and local health officials, as well as to residents and their families — and would have...
Senior living communities see 41% decrease in inquiries due to pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2020
Senior living communities saw a 41% decrease in inquiries, a 27% decrease in initial tours and a 22% decrease in move-ins in April based on year-over-year averages, according to a new report.
Industry repeats call for resources as Congress members ask for assisted living COVID-19 case details
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 05, 2020
Industry associations are supporting the transparency requested by three members of Congress who have asked 11 assisted living companies to detail their case counts and strategies related to COVID-19 —...
Government PPE plans could have ‘grave consequences’ for senior living residents, staff, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2020
Federal and state advocates for senior living and home- and community-based services providers say it is a mistake for governments not to prioritize these providers’ needs for personal protective...
Federal government takes action as long-term care providers face supply shortages in coronavirus fight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Provider groups were eagerly awaiting guidance that ultimately came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday to help maximize personal protective equipment for those who need it...
Coronavirus bill provisions would ‘decimate’ senior living workforce, organizations say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 17, 2020
Provisions in a multi-billion dollar bill to provide coronavirus-related relief to workers would “significantly curtail our caregiver workforce” and must be addressed, Argentum President and CEO James...
Limit visitors to address ‘significant challenge’ of COVID-19, AHCA / NCAL says; Argentum, Brookdale...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2020
Assisted living communities should limit access to only those individuals who are critical to the operational or care needs of their buildings in order to prevent “dire consequences” that could result...