Medicaid wait lists are the target of a new lawsuit against the state of Indiana. Five residents there said they were deprived of access to…
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In a national first, an Idaho health department Is refusing to give COVID Vaccines
(HealthDay News) — In what may be a first for the United States, a regional public health department in Idaho will no longer provide COVID-19…
States make million dollar moves to support dementia care personnel, programming
A new law in Pennsylvania devotes $1.9 million to establishing the state’s first Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders division in the state Department of Aging.…
State’s focus on education will help assisted living providers improve quality, provider group says
Although the agency overseeing inspections of Vermont’s assisted living and residential care facilities has improved, it still has some work to do, according to a…
Massachusetts explores new assisted living regulations, limits Medicaid estate recovery
Massachusetts’ chief lawyer and law enforcement officer plans to draft new regulations for assisted living providers in the state in an effort she says is…
Assisted living providers have broad immunity in negligence claims, justices find
Illinois assisted living communities and other facilities defined as healthcare facilities in the state were given broad immunity during the state’s COVID-19 response, and that…
Medicaid waiver wait lists have ‘devastating’ effect on older adults seeking assisted living, advocates say
Wait lists for Indiana’s managed care program are having a “devastating” effect on older adults in need of assisted living and other services, according to…
California CCRC unlawfully tried to evict 96-year-old resident, state investigation finds
A California continuing care retirement community violated the conditions of a sales agreement when it attempted to evict a 96-year-old resident, according to the California…
Assisted living employers cannot discriminate based on vaccination status, court rules
A Montana law prohibiting discrimination based on vaccination status now is in effect for assisted living communities and healthcare settings in the state after an…
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Wisconsin election workers will begin helping senior living and care residents with voting … Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont ranked best states for senior well-being … Philip…
Assisted living beds in Wisconsin triple since 2000, stressing operators, infrastructure
Providing enough assisted living units to accommodate a rapidly aging population is just one of the challenges facing Wisconsin. Staffing for those units is another. …
Florida is latest state to require dementia training for law enforcement
Law enforcement and corrections officers in Florida now are required to undergo training on how to interact with people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related…
Another state bans employers’ ‘captive audience’ meetings
California is the most recent state to ban so-called captive audience meetings, where employers might give speeches that discourage employees from joining unions or that…
Heroes emerge as providers enter Hurricane Helene recovery mode
Heavy rains pelted the southeastern United States for several days after Hurricane Helene hit the Florida Gulf Coast. And although some areas experienced life-threatening conditions…
Governor vetoes private equity bill that would have affected healthcare transactions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Saturday vetoed a bill that would have required private equity firms and hedge fund organizations in the state to…
New laws in California aim to reform service delivery to those living with dementia
New laws in California govern the safety, care and accountability of providers who deliver services to people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of…
Proposals would exacerbate workforce shortages, provider groups say
Proposed changes to an existing law overseeing protections for older adults would delay hiring practices, create backlogs and become another unfunded mandate for Pennsylvania’s senior…
Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance against some COVID-19 vaccines
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about…
State ignores provider input in crafting new assisted living regulations; ‘significant’ negative effects expected
Although provider advocates say that Vermont’s state licensing regulations for assisted living communities and care homes were in dire need of an update, one senior…
Private equity bill awaiting governor’s signature could go into effect Jan. 1
A bill requiring private equity firms and hedge fund organizations in California to give prior notice of acquisitions or changes in control to the state’s…