Two documentaries could bring attention, not all of it wanted
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 13, 2024
The past couple of weeks have brought news of two upcoming documentaries that promise to shine a spotlight on senior living, warts and all.
An unofficial employee appreciation day
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
Tuesday was the day US News & World Report released its Best Senior Living ratings for 2024, and it also was an employee appreciation day of sorts.
Assisted living providers can take steps to address workforce shortages, quality, Alzheimer’s Association...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
As federal lawmakers ponder ways to address workforce shortages and quality in senior living communities and other long-term care settings, the Alzheimer’s Association and its advocacy affiliate, the...
More news for Monday, April 1
Apr 01, 2024
April is Care Workers Recognition Month, White House proclaims … Who’s Who in Congress: Elder Justice Policy resource released … Reducing sedentary behavior cuts sitting time, blood pressure in older...
Issues of importance to senior living could shape election outcome
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 04, 2024
Issues important to senior living and the people served by providers could influence the outcome of the 2024 election, suggests a new survey.
McKnight’s Spirit Awards to go to 4 inspirational women in long-term care
By
Adam Healy
Josh Henreckson
Foster Stubbs
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2024
Four women have been chosen as the third class of Spirit Award winners as part of the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction program.
Proposed HCBS rule could diminish service access, hamper provider retention efforts, 11 senators tell...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 20, 2024
A proposed federal rule that would require providers of home- and community-based services to spend at least 80% of the Medicaid payments they receive for personal care, homemaker and home health aide...
PharMerica parent BrightSpring announces equity grant program for employees as company begins trading...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 05, 2024
Louisville, KY-based BrightSpring Health Services, the parent company of long-term care pharmacy PharMerica, began trading on Nasdaq on Jan. 26 following the pricing of its initial public offering the...
‘We need to tell our story much better’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
“From our perspective, we need to tell our story much better.” That’s what Julie Simpkins, co-president and chief operating officer of Gardant Management Solutions, told the US Senate Special Committee...
Alzheimer’s Association calls for federal involvement to increase dementia care workforce, training...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
“Congress should consider the steps it can take at the federal level, including expanding the necessary workforce and improving dementia training standards and access,” as part of efforts to “help...