Under a wide-ranging reform bill, assisted living communities in Massachusetts would offer basic health services and face additional oversight, which one senior living provider said…
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Significant assisted living regulation changes bring challenges for providers, more options for residents
Significant new regulations for assisted living that just began rolling out this summer have created significant challenges for providers in Kentucky, but the end result…
200,000 direct care workers eligible for $1,000 bonuses from state in 2025
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…
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…
Always, always try to get a seat at the table
Senior living operators are perpetually concerned about the potential for new rules and regulations on the horizon. You might say it comes with the territory.…
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…
State-level COVID-19 restrictions helped save lives
(HealthDay News) — Stringent state-level COVID-19 restrictions were associated with substantial decreases in pandemic mortality, according to a study published online July 26 in JAMA…
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Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution … Digital elder abuse intervention provides early detection of abuse in older adults…
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Pennsylvania law limits use of non-competes for healthcare practitioners, effective Jan. 1 … ClearWellness, University of North Texas collaborate on study of wellness benefits in…
$5 million grant a ‘boost in the arm’ for geriatric workforce training program
Delaware State University’s Geriatric Workforce Education Program has received a $5 million grant from the federal government that will be spread out over five years. …
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…
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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…