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Legislation Would Extend Tax Credit for Caregivers

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 31, 2012 - 12:00am
A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives would extend the dependent care credit to include expenses related to caring for parents and grandparents who do not live with the taxpayer.
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Assisted Living Ignored in Draft Alzheimers Plan Says ALFA

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 31, 2012 - 12:00am
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently released Draft Framework for the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease notably omitted assisted living from all but one of its strategies and recommendations. ALFAs newly submitted comments to HHS highlights its concerns and recommends changes to the plan.
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Energy and Cost Savings Achieved Through Solar Technologies

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 31, 2012 - 12:00am
Cogenra Solar highlights the costs and benefits of implementing a solar energy program through a case study of an assisted living community undergoing the shift.
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Assisted Living Ignored in Draft Alzheimers Plan Says ALFA

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 31, 2012 - 12:00am
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) recently released Draft Framework for the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease notably omitted assisted living from all but one of its strategies and recommendations. ALFAs newly submitted comments to HHS highlights its concerns and recommends changes to the plan.
Categories: Industry News

Energy and Cost Savings Achieved Through Solar Technologies

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 31, 2012 - 12:00am
Cogenra Solar highlights the costs and benefits of implementing a solar energy program through a case study of an assisted living community undergoing the shift.
Categories: Industry News

Legislation Would Extend Tax Credit for Caregivers

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 31, 2012 - 12:00am
A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives would extend the dependent care credit to include expenses related to caring for parents and grandparents who do not live with the taxpayer.
Categories: Industry News

Good Intentions Result in Confusing, Concerning Public Policy

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 25, 2012 - 12:00am
Minnesotas policy to require counseling before moving into senior living communities went into effect last October. Most consumers have shunned the new policy, which is also causing problems for providers.
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Coalition Challenges Recent Labor Board Appointments

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 25, 2012 - 12:00am
The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) along with the National Right to Work Foundation and the National Federation of Independent Business recently filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that challenges the legality of President Obamas recent appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
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Good Intentions Result in Confusing, Concerning Public Policy

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 25, 2012 - 12:00am
Minnesotas policy to require counseling before moving into senior living communities went into effect last October. Most consumers have shunned the new policy, which is also causing problems for providers.
Categories: Industry News

Coalition Challenges Recent Labor Board Appointments

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 25, 2012 - 12:00am
The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) along with the National Right to Work Foundation and the National Federation of Independent Business recently filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that challenges the legality of President Obamas recent appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Categories: Industry News

Coalition Challenges Recent Labor Board Appointments

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 25, 2012 - 12:00am
The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) along with the National Right to Work Foundation and the National Federation of Independent Business recently filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that challenges the legality of President Obamas recent appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Categories: Industry News

Good Intentions Result in Confusing, Concerning Public Policy

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 25, 2012 - 12:00am
Minnesotas policy to require counseling before moving into senior living communities went into effect last October. Most consumers have shunned the new policy, which is also causing problems for providers.
Categories: Industry News

Hospitalizations Avoidable Among Seniors with Dementia Says Study

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 18, 2012 - 12:00am
A new study indicates that seniors with dementia are more likely to be hospitalized for potentially preventable conditions, than their peers without the disease. Researchers found three main conditions that accounted for most of these potentially avoidable hospitalizations.
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Overcome Ageism Using the New Film Age of Champions

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 18, 2012 - 12:00am
Host a screening of the new documentary Age of Champions to battle misconceptions about aging and inspire those around you. This film tells the uplifting story of athletes chasing gold at the Senior Olympics.
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ALFA Partners with Newly Created Senior Living Association in India

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 18, 2012 - 12:00am
Sharing its industry expertise, ALFA will be mentoring Indias first and only senior living association through a new partnership aimed at improving quality of life for Indias seniors and advancing excellence for Indias senior living providers.
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Eligibility Age Increase Impact Assessed by CBO

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 18, 2012 - 12:00am
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has issued a brief analyzing how raising the eligibility age for Medicare and Social Security would affect beneficiaries, the federal budget, and the overall economy.
Categories: Industry News

Hospitalizations Avoidable Among Seniors with Dementia Says Study

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 18, 2012 - 12:00am
A new study indicates that seniors with dementia are more likely to be hospitalized for potentially preventable conditions, than their peers without the disease. Researchers found three main conditions that accounted for most of these potentially avoidable hospitalizations.
Categories: Industry News

Overcome Ageism Using the New Film Age of Champions

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 18, 2012 - 12:00am
Host a screening of the new documentary Age of Champions to battle misconceptions about aging and inspire those around you. This film tells the uplifting story of athletes chasing gold at the Senior Olympics.
Categories: Industry News

ALFA Partners with Newly Created Senior Living Association in India

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 18, 2012 - 12:00am
Sharing its industry expertise, ALFA will be mentoring Indias first and only senior living association through a new partnership aimed at improving quality of life for Indias seniors and advancing excellence for Indias senior living providers.
Categories: Industry News

Eligibility Age Increase Impact Assessed by CBO

Assisted Living Federation of America - January 18, 2012 - 12:00am
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has issued a brief analyzing how raising the eligibility age for Medicare and Social Security would affect beneficiaries, the federal budget, and the overall economy.
Categories: Industry News