Aging services coalition urges passage of veterans assisted living legislation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2024
A coalition of long-term care, veterans and Alzheimer’s organizations joined in urging Congress to pass legislation expanding access to assisted living settings for eligible veterans.
People in the news, May 21
May 21, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at American College of Health Care Administrators, Kendal at Ithaca, NADONA, National Church Residences, Morning Pointe Senior Living, Page & Turnbull, Prestonwood...
Don’t use AI to undermine unionization efforts, feds warn
By
John O'Connor
May 17, 2024
The Labor Department just released eight “principles” that urge employers to actively manage the implementation of AI in the workplace.
Masonicare, United Methodist Homes plan merger
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 17, 2024
Connecticut providers Masonicare and United Methodists Homes plan to merge in a deal expected to close early next year.
Actions & Transactions, May 17
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 17, 2024
Capital Funding Group closes $36.2M in Bridge-to-HUD refinancing for 5 North Carolina SNFs … Belmont Village, Greystar plan active adult community in Rancho Santa Fe, CA … Blueprint negotiates sale...
Semaglutide reduces need for diuretics in heart failure
May 16, 2024
Medication also has a beneficial effect on the change in body weight across diuretic use categories.
Honorees shine at sixth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction event
By
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...
People in the news, May 14
May 14, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Emerald Communities, Leopardo, Lifespace Communities, Ohio...
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.
New DOJ task force to tackle competition-related concerns in healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2024
The Justice Department said its Antitrust Division’s new Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion will consider “widespread competition concerns shared by patients, healthcare professionals,...