COVID-19 shifts mindset of family caregivers about senior living decisions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 04, 2020
The global coronavirus pandemic has shifted the mindset of families and how they view senior care — and not in a good way, according to new research from a healthcare consulting firm. But senior living...
Assisted living community calls on family caregivers for help as ‘last resort’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 07, 2022
A staffing crisis caused by a spike in COVID-19 cases led a Watertown, MN, assisted living community to issue a call for help to family members in caring for residents.
In-person visits, communication keys to reducing stress in family of residents with dementia: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2021
Prioritizing in-person visits, communication and bereavement support can help reduce stress for families of people living with dementia in long-term care facilities, according to a new study.
Senior living communities reopening amid COVID-19 vaccinations, drop in cases
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 05, 2021
Armed with COVID-19 vaccinations and a drop in coronavirus cases in the general community, senior living communities across the country are slowly beginning to reopen their doors to visitors after months...
Family feels less guilt when loved one moves to assisted living versus nursing home: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 02, 2021
The majority of older adults (79%) responding to Genworth’s Caregiving in COVID-19 Beyond Dollars Study 2021 said they preferred to receive care in their homes, but only 42% actually received assistance...
‘Essential Caregiver Toolkit’ provides roadmap to establishing visitation programs: Argentum
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 08, 2020
Argentum has released an “Essential Caregiver Toolkit” to help senior living communities and operators establish essential caregiver programs to combat the social isolation residents are experiencing...
One-size-fits-all policies prevent ‘meaningful’ in-person visitation in long-term care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 01, 2020
As the warm weather of summer slips away, Pennsylvania long-term care providers see the same happening with their opportunities for outdoor visitation.
Resident autonomy supersedes industry risk intolerance, authors say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2023
Engaging continuing care facility residents in decision-making that affects their care and treatment is necessary to maintaining their autonomy and dignity, according to a recent article in JAMDA–The...
ARPA-funded projects aim to collect data on assisted living, help retain workers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2023
Efforts to track data on assisted living communities, retain workers and encourage planning for long-term care are among the projects receiving technical assistance from a national nonprofit to launch...
10 states include assisted living in their coronavirus-related reopening plans
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2020
As states continue rolling out reopening plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic, 10 states or jurisdictions have issued guidance to long-term care facilities that specifically mentions assisted living, according...