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Assisted Living Ignored in Draft Alzheimers Plan Says ALFA

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.

Energy and Cost Savings Achieved Through Solar Technologies

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.

Assisted Living Ignored in Draft Alzheimers Plan Says ALFA

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.

Energy and Cost Savings Achieved Through Solar Technologies

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.

Legislation Would Extend Tax Credit for Caregivers

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.

Good Intentions Result in Confusing, Concerning Public Policy

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.

Coalition Challenges Recent Labor Board Appointments

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).

Good Intentions Result in Confusing, Concerning Public Policy

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.