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Community Awareness and Education

How the Federal Government Shutdown is Affecting Seniors

On October 1, 2013, the US federal government entered a government shutdown, forcing furloughs of 800,000 workers and suspension of non-exempted services. With negotiations at an impasse, many federally-funded programs serving seniors have suffered.

Social Website Eases Transition for Residents and their Families

Relocating into a new home can be stressful for anyone, including the family members of those moving into a senior living community. Elmcroft Senior Living debuted a website that improves communication between the community and the residents’ family, ensu

Commission on Long-Term Care Releases Recommendations

On September 18, 2013, the Commission on Long-Term Care released a report that includes 28 proposals for legislative and administrative action to promote the establishment and financing of a long-term care services system that will ensure the availability

CA Bill Strengthens Financial Elder Abuse Protections

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed Assembly Bill 381, which allows courts to award attorney’s fees and costs to seniors who have been victimized by someone using a power of attorney in bad faith to commit financial elder abuse.

Engagement Program Has New Residents Saying “Wow!”

Making new residents feel welcome in the community is paramount in keeping residents happy and reducing turnover rates. BMA Management’s “WoW” program brings an individualized approach to each senior choosing to call the community their new home.

New Minnesota Law Aides Family Caregivers

Minnesota recently passed a bill allowing employees to use personal sick leave days to provide care for a parent, grandparents spouse, sibling or adult child. The law previously allowed employees to use sick leave only for themselves or to care for depend

Engagement Program Aides New Resident Transition

Relocating is stressful for anyone, let alone for a senior who is leaving a long-time home to move into a senior living community. Named a Best of the Best Award winner, Legacy Retirement Communities’ “Legacy Way Orientation” welcomes and engages new resi

ALFA’s Guide to Choosing an Assisted Living Community

ALFA’s brand-new guide covers a range of topics to help consumers make informed decisions about prospective assisted living communities. This 12-page brochure includes a handy checklist covering topics such as checklist covering topics such as services, r