WH task force ‘outrageous’ for not prioritizing nursing homes, group says
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 29, 2020
The White House’s Coronavirus Task Force held a public briefing for the first time in more than two months late last week, and the most notable accomplishment from it might have been the way it further...
Profile: Barbara Gay
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 04, 2015
Growing up in a quintessential New England town with extended family all around, Barbara Gay always appreciated the rich relationships she had with older adults.
After months of begging, bribing and now breakthroughs, we need a little tough love
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 28, 2021
More providers are deciding that possibly losing employees willing to risk their own health and that of others isn’t truly a losing scenario.
CAST offers free tools for making electronic health record selections
Jun 13, 2012
LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies has released several free tools designed to help operators identify electronic health records products that might meet their needs. The portfolio...
LeadingAge annual meeting returns in person Oct. 24-27 in Atlanta
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 30, 2021
The LeadingAge annual meeting and exhibition will take place Oct. 24-27 in Atlanta after a year of virtual presentations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chedid moves to run nonprofit CCRC
Jan 29, 2015
Stephanie Chedid was announced as the president and CEO of United Lutheran Program for the Aging (Luther Manor) on January 20.
Communication vital to rehospitalization reduction, top provider says
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 31, 2012
With the new penalties for rehospitalizations underway, LeadingAge Chairwoman Audrey Weiner said that providers are working hard to improve the process that moves patients from hospitals to aftercare.
House passes GOP-supported fiscal year 2012 budget with big spending cuts
Apr 18, 2011
Voting along party lines, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Paul Ryan’s proposed fiscal year 2012 budget Friday.
White House offering varied supports to help LTC protect older adults from COVID
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2023
As the country enters its fourth year dealing with COVID-19, the federal government is offering its assistance on testing access, vaccines and guidance on antiviral treatments, says White House COVID-19...
Providers believe COVID vaccine mandates will ultimately decrease chances of workers leaving
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 27, 2021
The nation’s second largest nursing home association doesn’t expect the long-term care industry to see a mass exodus of workers if more providers enact COVID-19 vaccine mandates for its employees....