Bill promises ‘generational investment’ in senior living and care workforce
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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...
‘To know us is to love us’: LeadingAge CEO on changing the narrative on aging services
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 26, 2021
ATLANTA — As the long-term care sector continues to deal with negative fallout from the pandemic, Monday’s focus at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting + Expo keynote session was on the value of “telling...
Good documentation practices help mitigate litigation risks for providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2023
DENVER—Risk management begins with documentation, and good processes and procedures can go a long way in protecting providers from lawsuits, according to a healthcare risk management professional.
Senator, NFL players, industry leaders congratulate McKnight’s Women of Distinction; event continues...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2021
The third annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards celebration kicked off Tuesday night with some firsts, including a new category of honorees and props from NFL players. Kudos also came from a...
Better assisted living resident outcomes tied to senior living quality standards
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 01, 2023
An analysis of assisted living quality award winners reveals that winning communities provided better health-related outcomes for their residents compared with communities that did not win quality awards,...
Resident, staff engagement activates community culture, creates ‘wow moments’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 11, 2021
After a tough year during the pandemic, it’s time to remember the passion that brought individuals into senior living and to create moments and memories that remind everyone how the industry can positively...
As ‘unprecedented’ crisis continues, workforce issues top 5 priorities for NCAL, executive director...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 10, 2022
NASHVILLE, TN — As assisted living providers continue to experience an “unprecedented workforce crisis right now,” the issue tops the list of five priorities for the National Center for Assisted...
More news for Thursday, Aug. 12
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 12, 2021
California tops states as best for long-term care … “Why Senior Living” video series highlights residents, families … 2 skilled nursing facilities, but no assisted living communities, earn 2021...
More news for Thursday, Dec. 22
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 22, 2022
AHCA/NCAL has new handout: Why residents should get the bivalent booster … Senior living provider cannot sue state regulatory agency, court rules … Assisted living manager, elected official faces 19...
HHS offers providers access to $103 million for employee mental health programming
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2021
The federal government is making about $103 million in relief funding available to reduce burnout and promote mental health among senior living workers and others in healthcare.