Subsidizing assisted living is one way to increase long-term care options for middle-income ‘near duals,’...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 10, 2024
Approximately 6.5 million, or 12%, of US older adults, are at risk of continuing to face limited options for their long-term care needs due to their income, according to new research from NORC at the University...
‘Far more people’ receive HCBS than institutional services, CMS says
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2024
“Far more people” received home- and community-based services such as those provided in some assisted living communities and other settings than institutional services such as those provided in nursing...
Assisted living program for veterans with traumatic brain injuries should be relaunched, advocates say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 25, 2024
Advocates for veterans with traumatic brain injuries are calling for a sunsetted assisted living program for them to be relaunched or replaced with a similar program, a new RAND report notes.
LeadingAge ‘mystified’ that senior living is missing from framework for National Plan on Aging
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
Calling residential care communities such as assisted living a “vital member” of their communities, LeadingAge said it was “mystified” by its lack of inclusion in the strategic framework for a...
Business briefs, Sept. 13
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 13, 2024
National Senior Communities, Presbyterian Homes & Services top LeadingAge Ziegler 200 lists for senior living; skilled nursing assets churning … Palace Group, Santa Fe community top Fortune Best Workplaces...
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 11
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
Falling for financial scams might be early Alzheimer’s signal … New Mexico did not ensure attendants were qualified to provide personal care services: HHS OIG … Assisted living business director...
Business briefs, Aug. 27
Aug 27, 2024
Pennsylvania retirement community sees $11.6 million operating loss … Trustee balks at $1.3M in incentives for executives in Petersen Health bankruptcy … How LTC facilities with employee-centered cultures...
More news for Friday, Aug. 23
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 23, 2024
FDA authorizes updated COVID-19 vaccines to target latest variants … Report: Frailty screening, care can improve care for older adults … Argentum announces inaugural Women in Leadership Fall Forum...
Minimum fee schedule announcement for HCBS a ‘lifeline’ for assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
After years of working with state policymakers to address workforce challenges, senior living organizations in Wisconsin said they are encouraged by the announcement of a minimum fee schedule for home-...
More news for Tuesday, Aug. 6
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
Policies needed to improve direct care workers’ financial situation: report … Senate Labor-HHS appropriations bill addresses Alzheimer’s research, workforce challenges, HCBS access … Assisted living...