Minnesota lawmakers are seeking to amend state law to allow people to designate at least one support person to be present when they are receiving…
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A proposal that would establish a home- and community-based workforce standards board is a “significant misstep” that would result in increased costs for long-term care…
Several state legislatures are considering proposals that address everything from dementia research and education to wheelchair repair monopolies to cameras in senior living resident rooms.…
A bill that would require California’s assisted living communities to share their direct care ratios with residents may not result in an accurate reflection of…
A bill aimed at eliminating barriers to assisted living for older adults in Indiana is being welcomed by state senior living leaders, who say it’s…
A report exploring the potential fiscal and policy implications of California’s aging population has yielded some encouraging findings but also some concerning trends. The Public…
Bills targeting litigation reform would help ‘rebalance’ legal environment, senior living groups say
Bills targeting litigation reform would help ‘rebalance’ legal environment, senior living groups say
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s focus on comprehensive litigation reform took a step forward recently with the introduction of legislative measures that senior living leaders are…
Assisted living providers in Arizona that provide services for older adults living with dementia should be “gearing up for significant changes ahead” after the state…
Hurricane Beryl’s impact on Texas, including extended power outages during a summer heatwave, has unleashed a flurry of proposed legislation targeting senior living communities. Texas…
A proposed bill requiring assisted living communities to install video surveillance equipment is raising affordability and privacy concerns among Maryland’s senior living experts. SB 465…
Assisted living communities and some other facilities in Illinois would be required to have automated external defibrillators on site — and to train all staff…
Workforce development initiatives have increased Hawaii’s supply of healthcare workers and dampened its need for additional workers over the past two years, but a growing…
Georgia senior living advocates are calling Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s intention to pursue comprehensive litigation reform as his top legislative priority for the year a…
Senior living organizations are calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s biennial budget proposal “a slap in the face” to the state’s older adults and those who…
Infection control and quality measurement were the continued focus of state-level assisted living regulations and legislation from mid-2023 to mid-2024, according to a report issued…