Direct care workers who support older adults and people with disabilities may qualify for bonuses of up to $1,000 from the state of Minnesota through…
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Bill would increase asset limits for older Medicaid beneficiaries in New Jersey
A proposed bill introduced in the New Jersey legislature would increase the asset threshold for certain Medicaid beneficiaries, bringing it in line with other Medicaid…
VP Walz announcement receives mixed reviews from Minnesota aging services sector
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris’s pick for a running mate is being hailed as a healthcare champion and supporter of older adults by…
Increasing accountability, improving regulation standards focus of Delaware bill package
New laws in Delaware aim to increase accountability and improve regulatory standards in assisted living communities and nursing homes. State Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos (D-Newport) and…
Minimum fee schedule announcement for HCBS a ‘lifeline’ for assisted living providers
After years of working with state policymakers to address workforce challenges, senior living organizations in Wisconsin said they are encouraged by the announcement of a…
More news for Wednesday, July 31
Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution … Digital elder abuse intervention provides early detection of abuse in older adults…
New laws prioritize support for residents living with dementia
Several states are moving forward with laws and initiatives to support people with dementia and their caregivers. In Delaware, state lawmakers have adopted Senate Concurrent…
Proposed long-term care oversight package brings mixed bag for assisted living
Legislation aiming to improve quality and oversight of senior living communities and nursing homes in Massachusetts being seen as a mixed bag by one assisted…
Enacted bill shows that dementia resources are ‘high priority,’ industry advocate says
A long-term care provider advocate in South Carolina says that recently passed legislation “makes it clear that improving resources and access to care for those…
State budget has ‘positive steps’ but does not do enough for providers, residents, groups say
Senior living industry advocates in Pennsylvania say they are encouraged by steps to support older adults evident in the recently passed state budget, but they…
More news for Tuesday, July 16
Check out America’s 15 most luxurious retirement communities … Whistleblower lawsuit accuses assisted living community of resident death coverup … Mother, son charged in senior…
State dementia oversight efforts must include representatives from entire long-term care continuum, experts say
The potential creation of a permanent state division and advisory committee dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders has won praise from Pennsylvania’s senior living…
‘We’re very excited about this.’ Medicaid rate increase fuels interest from assisted living providers, developers
A “significant” bump in Ohio’s assisted living waiver rate isn’t just enticing existing operators to provide services to low-income older adults; it’s also attracting developers…
New laws increase public awareness, funding for dementia initiatives
Increasing public awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, along with increasing services for people with diagnoses and their caregivers, are front and center…
Arizona AG secures second win against use of ‘secrecy clauses’ in senior living arbitration agreements
The use of so-called “secrecy clauses” in assisted living and nursing home arbitration agreements hit another snag after Arizona’s top attorney announced a second settlement…
Oregon seeks ‘systemic changes’ at agency that oversees senior living communities
The death of a memory care resident who eloped undetected from a community in Oregon has prompted the state governor to call for an external…
More news for Tuesday, June 25
Military spouses now can live in Florida senior living and care facilities for veterans … CARMEN the robot helps people with mild cognitive impairment live…
Assisted living removed from New York psychotropic drug legislation
Assisted living communities no longer are included in legislation tightening controls on the use of psychotropic medications in long-term care facilities. Assembly Bill A7467B /…
PA assisted living providers back bills to boost Medicaid eligibility, caregivers
Assisted living and other long-term care providers in Pennsylvania are backing a slate of bills and a budget boost they say will help keep them…
Bill aims to address growing demand for housing, care for California’s older adults
A bill is seeking to increase the capacity of assisted living communities in California to address the growing demand for housing and care among the…