Bill to protect workers from age discrimination re-introduced

Bill to protect workers from age discrimination re-introduced

A bipartisan group of senators recently re-introduced a measure aimed at making it easier for older Americans to bring work-related age discrimination cases against their employers. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, sponsored by Sen. Bob Casey...
Senior Living Providers Invest in Tech in the Covid-19 Age

Senior Living Providers Invest in Tech in the Covid-19 Age

Skilled Nursing News —  Covid-19 has placed a premium on technology, but bringing a community up to the times requires much more than plugging in a router. With the advent of telehealth and remote conferencing, senior living staff and residents are doing more with...
MedPAC: Freeze Medicare Raises for Nursing Homes in ’22

MedPAC: Freeze Medicare Raises for Nursing Homes in ’22

Skilled Nursing News —  The top federal Medicare advisory body this week formally recommended against raising rates to skilled nursing facilities in fiscal 2022, arguing that the sector will eventually recover from COVID-era financial strains. “While the projected...
How to avoid falling victim to a Social Security scam

How to avoid falling victim to a Social Security scam

CNBC —  You’ve probably received a phone call claiming your Social Security number has been compromised. For people who fall for such Social Security scams, the experience can add up to big financial losses. One elderly woman in Massachusetts lost more than $900,000...
COVID-19 Vaccine Access for People with Disabilities

COVID-19 Vaccine Access for People with Disabilities

2021 KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION —  The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on people in nursing homes, with those in long-term care facilities accounting for a disproportionate share of all deaths attributable to COVID-19 to date. However, less attention has been...