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Congress is taking a hard look at life settlements, a relatively new practice of selling a life insurance policy to third party investors, out of concern lack of regulation and oversight may lead to exploitation of senior citizens.
New research finds that 40 percent of senior managers doubt their company execs have a credible plan to address the economic crisis. Plus, one third of those execs are not confident in the plans they’ve developed. And while the senior living business has
The Center for Retirement Research has added long-term care expenses to its National Retirement Risk Index report. This data can help providers hone their business plans and marketing strategies.
Marketing experts say companies can’t afford to wait for the Wall Street Journal to declare that recession recovery has begun. Their advice: “Start planning now and lead the pack in reaching post-recession consumers.”
Testimony submitted by Assisted Living Federation of America
A New York Times blogger, whose mother lives in a memory care community, presents the pros and cons of testing for the gene variant that identifies individuals as being prone to developing Alzheimer’s disease. Providers may consider sharing this resource
A recent online article by U.S. News & World Report calls long-term care insurance policies complicated, but also offers consumers seven tips for making a “sound purchase.” LTC insurance coverage for assisted living will become increasingly prevalent as b
Increasingly, the regional management team at Distinguished Assisted Living Inc. is hearing variations of the same story from the six communities in its region: Some residents and families are having a difficult time paying for board and services.
Missed diagnoses of reversible dementia are a common occurrence, says the National Institute on Aging, and frontline caregivers are among those who are best positioned to observe changes in resident behavior.
A recent survey found that more boards of directors at U.S. companies are prioritizing corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives. Providers nationwide have led such efforts to benefit their residents and staff as well as the environment.
The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on March 4th to call for the inclusion of improvements to long-term care services and supports as part of emerging blueprints for national health reform.
Seniors are among those at the highest risk of contracting fatal infections from peanut products contaminated with salmonella, and recently more products were put on the recall list.
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