Assisted living residents could earn right to appeal involuntary discharge under proposed bill
Assisted living residents would have the right to appeal an involuntary discharge under a bill introduced in the Kansas Legislature.
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Federal dollars gone, Pennsylvania offers support to senior living during coronavirus outbreaks
Although federal funding to provide COVID-19 clinical, operational and administrative support to senior living communities and other long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania ran out last month, the state said it will continue offering services through a scaled-down program for a few more weeks.
Assisted living operators warily eye new licensure proposals in Minnesota
Minnesota is one step closer to establishing new rules that will establish a new licensing system for assisted living communities.
Feelings of social disconnection heighted by pandemic, holidays
The holidays can be a lonely time for older adults. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic may magnify that social disconnection.
First bill tied to alleged senior living murders introduced as families seek increased regulation and 3 more charges are filed
A grand jury on Tuesday handed down three new capital murder indictments against Billy Chemirmir, already charged with 17 counts of capital murder and two counts of attempted capital murder of older adults, most of them senior living residents, in two Texas counties. The action comes just days after a Texas legislator filed the state’s first bill in response to the string of suspected murders.
Essential caregivers ‘crucial’ to residents during pandemic, public health experts say
Essential caregivers play a “crucial role” in the care and support of residents, so assisted living communities and other long-term care settings should establish policies and procedures related to them during the time of COVID-19, according to new interim guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
States need to step up elder abuse protections in assisted living, other settings: report
A new report is calling for increased state action to reduce and prevent elder abuse in assisted living communities and other settings.
Business briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 2
PA governor vetoes bill giving senior living and care organizations limited liability protections … Americans’ feelings of financial security remains at pre-pandemic levels: survey … Older adults with dementia often miss bill payments 6 years before diagnosis: study … Nashville, TN, senior living community plans $75M expansion … CareTrust REIT extends $15M mezzanine loan to Next Healthcare for 9-property Virginia SNF acquisition … ESI arranges $9.6M sale of Pennsylvania skilled nursing facility
Pennsylvania governor rejects measure containing limited liability protections
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a bill giving senior living organizations limited liability protections on Monday. The legislation would undermine COVID-19 mitigation efforts and endanger public health, he announced.
Senior living operators wrestle with ‘holiday leave’ guidelines amid pandemic
As coronavirus cases continue to increase throughout the country, senior living communities and other long-term care settings, and organizations that represent them, are wrestling with the implications of “holiday leave” for residents eager to see loved ones and the toll another lockdown could have on older adults in their care.
