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AI May Offer Solutions to (Some) Senior Housing Issues

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Senior Housing News recently published an article making a compelling argument for how the use of “AI” is aiding senior living communities in providing better resident experiences and care. Focused on the experiences of...more

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Senior Living Trends Heading in a Positive Direction

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A new survey conducted by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care unveiled some encouraging developments in the senior housing industry. The survey, which included responses from owners and executives of 39...more

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Senior Communities Opening Up to Legalized Marijuana

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Senior Housing News recently offered some insights into how senior living communities are addressing the desire of some residents to use marijuana in states where such use has been legalized, while also trying to avoid...more

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AHCA Rule Changes Go Into Effect Today for Senior Housing Operators

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Courtesy of our friends at the Florida Senior Living Association: - On August 16, 2021, AHCA’s Final Adopted Version of Rules 59A-36.007 .008, & .028, F.A.C., which implement HB 767 (2020) are effective. Originally...more

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Active Hurricane Season Predicted for 2021: Prepare Your Staff and Residents Now

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Sometimes a reminder is a good thing. With hurricane season here, and experts predicting it may be a busy one (although we hope not), now’s a good time to look back at a Senior Housing News article discussing the lessons...more

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Seniors in the Coming Year

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Continued FINRA Focus - If regulatory developments in 2020 are any indication, FINRA’s efforts to protect senior customers from financial exploitation and vulnerability will continue in 2021 and beyond....more

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Senior Living Communities Now Being Rated On Inclusiveness

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A joint effort between SAGE (www.sageusa.org) and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (www.HRC.org) is resulting in the creation of the “Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI)”, which will measure how well senior living...more

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Gift Giving During the Holiday Season

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Gift-giving is an important part of the holiday season. Our society places a huge importance on gift-giving, and we all understand that gifts are a great way to show gratitude, friendship, and appreciation....more

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Technology for Senior Living

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The Building Design & Construction Network states that unique and distinctive amenities are a must-have for Senior Living Facilities. Examples of such amenities include access to walking trails, innovative and fun dining...more

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Scrutiny of Assisted Living Facilities

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On February 4th, the New York Times had an article which should give the ALF industry pause. It reported that at the request of four senators, the Government Accountability Office commissioned a two-year investigation of...more

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Dining for Dollars

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In the past the dining room in any assisted living facility was considered comparable to a dispensary—a necessary service facility for the residents. Over time, some ALFs dressed them up with dress codes, decorations at...more

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State of Florida Provides Additional Guidance on New Generator Obligation for Senior Living Facilities

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Florida Argentum has worked with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) to obtain clarification on several matters with respect to Governor Scott’s emergency...more

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Governor Scott Creates New Generator Obligation for Senior Living Facilities

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Following the tragic deaths of eight people at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills in Broward County, Governor Rick Scott has directed the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Florida Department...more

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Overheard at NIC . . .

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While the entire National Investors’ Conference is always full of interesting and enlightening speakers, sometimes the most interesting things you hear come out over dinner with your clients and their associates.  We had two...more

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