The federal government is extending the deadline to comment on a new rule that would allow teenagers to operate lifts at nursing homes. Concerns from the new Congress may be partially to blame for the hold-up.
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Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and hospitalization among adults age 65+. Although falls are common, they are not a normal part of aging and most falls can be prevented. The WA State DOH is taking action to reduce fall-related deaths and injuries in all regions of our state.
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When a long-term community needs to change the way its quality and financial fortunes are trending, improving worker recruiting and retention is at the core of the solution, attendees at the LeadingAge national conference learned a few weeks ago.
Culture change “starts with employees,” explained Thomas Maloney, CFO, Ohio Masonic Home. The three-community operator serves about 800 residents and has 600 employees. “Happy employee one makes happy employee number two, makes happy employee number three, makes happy resident number one …
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A new bill was introduced in the Senate that would target housing owners that rent to low income older adults.
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Lawmakers’ current focus on and investigation into abuse and neglect in nursing homes, while well-intentioned, threatens to derail ongoing efforts to improve the quality of care for older adults nationwide.
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Ziegler’s Research Department produced a Report that looks at various financial ratios which differ from those covered by the CARF Financial Ratios and Trends Analysis....
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LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan pledged her support to help all LeadingAge members address the workforce crisis. Please take a moment to fill...
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Before election season, Congress was close to enacting a final HUD funding bill. With weeks left, Congress MUST complete this job now!
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