Senior living workforce, affordable housing priorities included in House appropriations proposal
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2022
Workforce development, dementia care and affordable senior housing are among the funding priorities affecting senior living included in the proposed House appropriations bill.
$62.7 billion funding bill would expand affordable senior housing supply, service coordinators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2022
Federally supported housing for older adults and serve coordinators would be among the winners in a $62.7 billion House funding bill proposal if passed as written.
More news for Wednesday, June 15
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2022
CareTrust REIT leads real estate investment trusts in female board membership … Partnership works toward strategy to address NJ direct care workforce shortage … Dementia simulation provides understanding...
Legislators must ensure affordable housing for low-income older Americans
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Marta Hill Gray
May 31, 2022
Despite a rapidly aging population, little has been done in the policy arena to ensure less wealthy older Americans can access affordable housing and receive the care they need with ease and dignity.
Improving awareness, access to aging services keys to helping older adults ‘Age My Way’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 27, 2022
Breaking the barriers to awareness of existing aging services and access to that care is the only way to help older adults seeking to “Age My Way,” according to a panel of experts speaking Thursday...
3 nonprofits form new brand for affordable senior housing, services
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 27, 2022
Three Washington state nonprofits have joined together to create CIRC, a new brand that provides affordable housing and services to older adults and families. Sustainable Housing for Ageless Generations,...
Expand affordable senior housing to help older adults age in place, 40 senators say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2022
Expanding affordable senior housing and the programs that support it is the impetus behind a letter from 40 U.S. senators.
Workforce issues remain top challenge for affordable senior housing organizations: survey
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 27, 2022
Workforce challenges, resident mental health and property insurance rates remain the top concerns for affordable senior housing providers, according to the results of a new LeadingAge survey.
Choice, flexibility keys to improving access to affordable senior housing: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 06, 2022
Policies at all levels of government focused on choice, flexibility and cost-effectiveness are necessary to improve access to affordable senior housing, according to a new report.
‘Phenomenal’ HUD budget aims to increase supply for seniors
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 29, 2022
President Joe Biden proposed a nearly 20% budget increase Monday for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, targeting more than $1 billion to support housing for older adults and those with disabilities.