COVID-19 shifts mindset of family caregivers about senior living decisions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 04, 2020
The global coronavirus pandemic has shifted the mindset of families and how they view senior care — and not in a good way, according to new research from a healthcare consulting firm. But senior living...
Assisted living community calls on family caregivers for help as ‘last resort’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 07, 2022
A staffing crisis caused by a spike in COVID-19 cases led a Watertown, MN, assisted living community to issue a call for help to family members in caring for residents.
Constitutional amendment would guarantee essential caregiver visits at assisted living communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2021
A proposed constitutional amendment on the Texas ballot would give assisted living residents the right to in-person visits from an essential family caregiver.
‘Invisible workforce’ of informal caregivers can benefit residents, staff: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 06, 2022
Acknowledging, incorporating and supporting the “invisible workforce” of informal family caregivers can benefit residents, professional caregivers and staff members in assisted living communities and...
In-person visits, communication keys to reducing stress in family of residents with dementia: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2021
Prioritizing in-person visits, communication and bereavement support can help reduce stress for families of people living with dementia in long-term care facilities, according to a new study.
Senior living communities reopening amid COVID-19 vaccinations, drop in cases
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 05, 2021
Armed with COVID-19 vaccinations and a drop in coronavirus cases in the general community, senior living communities across the country are slowly beginning to reopen their doors to visitors after months...
Family feels less guilt when loved one moves to assisted living versus nursing home: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 02, 2021
The majority of older adults (79%) responding to Genworth’s Caregiving in COVID-19 Beyond Dollars Study 2021 said they preferred to receive care in their homes, but only 42% actually received assistance...
‘Essential Caregiver Toolkit’ provides roadmap to establishing visitation programs: Argentum
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 08, 2020
Argentum has released an “Essential Caregiver Toolkit” to help senior living communities and operators establish essential caregiver programs to combat the social isolation residents are experiencing...
New law devotes full-time resources to people with dementia, caregivers, workforce
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 23, 2021
Kentucky is devoting full-time resources to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia under a measure signed into law last week.
Elder fraud complaints top $966 million in losses for older adults: FBI
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2021
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2020 received 105,301 complaints from victims aged 60 or more years, with total losses exceeding $966 million.