DOJ: People with serious mental illness unnecessarily segregated in assisted living communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2024
Nebraska is “unnecessarily” segregating people who have serious mental illness in assisted living communities and day programs, violating federal disability laws, according to the Justice Department.
Hurricane evacuations of assisted living residents raise risk of adverse outcomes
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2024
A study of more than 25,000 assisted living residents in Florida found that evacuation was associated with increased odds of emergency department use and nursing home placement within 30 days of a hurricane.
Honorees shine at sixth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction event
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2024
Senior living, skilled nursing and home care representatives celebrated the accomplishments of many during the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum ceremony Tuesday at the JW Marriott...
State bills aim to address senior living workforce, access, dementia issues
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2024
As the nation’s population of older adults increases the demand for senior living and other forms of long-term care, states are stepping up to provide solutions and resources to address some hot topic...
Addressing senior living caregivers’ childhood trauma improves outcomes for workers, residents: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2024
Senior living and care employers can reduce the negative effects of childhood trauma experienced by frontline caregivers by building nurturing relationships and safe workplaces, according to a new report.
First-quarter momentum allowing Sonida to ‘swiftly’ move into growth mode, execs say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Sonida Senior Living ended the first quarter with significant momentum toward its growth goals and swiftly moved into growth mode in the second quarter, providing a “clear line of sight” into further...
Letters promote congressional support for $353 million increase in federal funding for dementia initiatives
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Congressional support is growing for increased federal funding for dementia research, as evidenced by two recent letters to House appropriations subcommittee leadership.
Senior living’s value proposition is changing, but providers can adapt and stay relevant, expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2024
The senior living industry is suffering from a trust and image problem, as well as a data problem. But it’s still possible for the sector to adapt to emerging technology trends to reshape its future.
Miami senior living community hit with $2.5 million jury verdict in negligence case
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2024
A South Florida senior living community will need to pay the estate of a former resident $2.5 million over allegations that a resident sustained a severe brain injury in an unsupervised bathroom fall.
Preventing abuse in guardianship focus of proposed bill, final rule
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 09, 2024
Proposed legislation aims to reduce the potential for abuse of older adults and people with disabilities by creating public awareness about alternatives to guardianship, whereas a new federal final rule...