Lower risk for mild cognitive impairment, dementia seen with cognitively stimulating occupations … Fitch Ratings affirms Moravian Manors at BB+; outlook stable … On first anniversary of care executive...
More news for Friday, April 19
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2024
Land & Buildings asks fellow shareholders to vote against 2 incumbent NHI directors … Experts: Mind these 4 health and safety focus areas … CMS vows greater support for family caregivers on anniversary...
Workforce, advocacy, provider support comprise new LeadingAge strategic plan
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC—On the second day of LeadingAge’s Leadership Summit 2024 here, Board Chair Roberto Muñiz, president and CEO of New Jersey-based Parker Health Group, urged members to share their stories...
Bill promises ‘generational investment’ in senior living and care workforce
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 17, 2024
Proposed federal legislation would make a “generational investment” in the senior living and care workforce at a time when the aging population is growing exponentially and an increasing number of...
Lawmakers pump brakes on proposed HCBS funding boost
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Wisconsin are asking lawmakers to act on a proposal to take advantage of a “once-in-a-lifetime” funding opportunity for its Medicaid home- and community-based services programs.
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...
Biden administration sets nursing home staffing minimums
Apr 23, 2024
The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday.
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.
Remote access technologies expose home care firms to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, experts say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
To make sure data do not fall into the wrong hands, providers need to stay current on the latest cybersecurity practices.
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...