US to partner with 50 countries to prevent future pandemics
Apr 16, 2024
The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that it will work with 50 nations worldwide to try to prevent global pandemics such as COVID-19, which brought the world to a standstill four years ago.
Senate committee ponders child care challenges with eye toward helping employers, workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 15, 2024
As long-term care employers continue to face challenges in recruiting and retaining workers and some employees and potential employees struggle to navigate child care arrangements that make it possible...
Senior living ‘on cusp of notable upswing,’ NIC says as new report series launches
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2024
2024 will mark the end of three years of occupancy recovery in senior living, and occupancy is expected to continue to improve over the next three years, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Assisted living providers’ continued staffing challenges compromise infection control efforts: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 21, 2024
Assisted living communities in New Jersey continue to face significant staffing challenges that compromise infection control effectiveness, according to a recently released report from Montgomery McCracken...
Free COVID test orders to end on March 8
Mar 06, 2024
Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID tests after Friday, US health officials announced Tuesday.
Staffing shortages at nursing homes continue: report
Mar 01, 2024
Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague US nursing homes, a new government report finds.
AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson announces retirement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 20, 2024
Mark Parkinson will retire from his position as president and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living effective Jan. 15, 2025, the groups announced today.
New vibrating glove beats drugs or injections in aiding stroke survivors, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 16, 2024
A new wearable glove was able to produce better control of stroke-related hand tremors when compared with injections, new research shows.
Provider groups applaud millions in proposed investments in older adults but say plans fall short
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2024
A proposed $11.7 million investment in Pennsylvania’s master plan on aging is being celebrated by leaders in the senior living industry for prioritizing the needs of older adults, but experts expressed...
Joint Commission proposes new infection control requirements for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 16, 2024
The Joint Commission is planning to revise its infection prevention and control requirements for assisted living community accreditation as infection prevention and control regulations for the setting...
