Senior living ‘on the precipice of this defining moment,’ Argentum CEO says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 30, 2024
The senior living industry sits “on the precipice of this defining moment with significant challenges but also tremendous opportunities” to tell its story and help millions of older adults “live...
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.
People in the news, April 2
Apr 02, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Ecumen, Edgemere, Greystone Real Estate Capital, Heron’s Key, The Jewish Home Foundation of North Jersey, LeadingAge Southeast, and Valage Senior Living.
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.
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...
Federal immunity protection does not apply in assisted living COVID-19 wrongful death claim, judge rules
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2024
A Pennsylvania assisted living community cannot use a federal immunity protection argument to move a COVID-19 wrongful death lawsuit to federal court, an appellate court ruled Tuesday.
20 states make changes to assisted living regulations, statutes, policies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2024
Assisted living regulations, statutes and policies in 20 states (31%) were updated between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, according to a new report from the National Center for Assisted Living.
New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
A new emergency alert system targets seniors who are hard of hearing, combining bright flashing lights and louder-than-normal alarms.
Business briefs, Nov. 28
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 28, 2023
End-of-year priorities for employers … CMS expected to target emergency preparedness after scathing OIG reports … Two-thirds of those 50+ anxious about assisted living affordability: survey