Month: November 2011

Adult day centers a new casualty of Medicaid cuts

The warnings have been well reported up to this point. Unfortunately, providers have little say in the matters of Medicaid and the transformations Read More »

Wii are the senior bowling champions

Master Division Champions, the Burbank Ball Busters (from left to right): Penny Knapp, Ali Sizer, Marion Hendricks (seated), Luke Dantuono Read More »

Assisted living advocates support enforcement of existing laws, not creation of more regulation

Several provider associations Wednesday came to assisted living’s defense during a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on quality and Read More »

Obesity hormone may increase risk of osteoporosis in the elderly

In addition to obesity causing cardiovascular disease, its name is now being linked to osteoporosis—and an increased risk of fractures, according to Read More »

Results of ‘Coaching Approach’ project show improved jobs, care

In 2006, PHI launched the Center for Coaching Supervision and Leadership. Funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation and the Atlantic Philanthropies, Read More »

Study shows Americans understand need for LTC planning, but slow to take action

Nearly eight in 10 Americans acknowledge the increasing need for long-term care planning, yet almost half are “not sure” how they plan to address Read More »

National hotline to educate callers on elder financial abuse; cognitive impairment a growing concern

A national hotline for seniors and adult children of the elderly will be available on November 10 to combat the financial swindling of senior Read More »

Assisted living fundamentals continue to show improvement

The recovery in assisted living is keeping pace as occupancy continues to improve. In 3Q11, assisted living occupancy was 88.6 percent, which is an Read More »

A family in crisis needs compassion, direction and resources

I was witness yesterday to the turmoil, frustration and confusion that countless families experience when faced with the crisis of an elder parent’s Read More »

LarsonAllen, Clifton Gunderson announce merger

Accounting and consulting firms Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen LLP, announced Tuesday plans to merge and form “one of the top-10 accounting firms Read More »

Those with dementia more likely to be disabled, need long-term care following stroke

People with dementia who have a stroke are more likely to become disabled and not return home compared to those who didn't have dementia at the time Read More »