Senior living occupancy inches toward pre-pandemic levels, analysis finds
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 15, 2023
Occupancy in senior living (independent living, assisted living and memory care) communities is stabilizing, according to the results of a recent study by software company WelcomeHome.
Senior housing demand expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels within 5 years: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 16, 2023
Demand for senior housing — independent living, assisted living and memory care — could well exceed pre-pandemic levels within the next five years, thanks to the growth of the 75+ demographic in the...
Congress passes bill targeting financial exploitation of older adults
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 15, 2022
The bipartisan Fraud and Scam Reduction Act will establish a Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Group to prevent scams that target seniors. The body will create educational materials and information on model...
Providers applaud new Choose Home Care Act legislation in House
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 11, 2021
Home care and senior service organizations cheered the introduction of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives Friday that expands access to in-home care.
Peer-to-Peer: Libertana closes the staffing gap with education and technology
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 11, 2021
In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, Libertana took a moment to celebrate last month.
Expanded New York program keeps homebound seniors mentally and socially fit
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 07, 2021
Two New York senior service organizations are helping homebound seniors sharpen their minds and their social skills. The New York State Office for the Aging, The Association on Aging in New York and social...
Medicare expansion becomes roadblock to reconciliation
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 05, 2021
The growth of Medicare is proving to be a major bone of contention among Democrats.
Home care providers rally around CDC booster shot decision; CMS to pay for third shot
By
Liza Berger
Sep 27, 2021
Home care providers were pleased after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday signed off on a third Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot for people 65 and older and people at increased risk for...
Government funding of HCBS would give economic ‘boost,’ Moody’s report argues
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 23, 2021
An economic report from bond rating company Moody’s calls for increased government funding of home-and-community-based services.
Strong Q4 revenues propel InnovAge for growth in 2022
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 22, 2021
A nearly 7.5% increase in census helped InnovAge, a leading Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, turn in blockbuster fourth-quarter revenues.