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  1. Tip: Tuberculosis Testing?

    http://www.communityed.com/blog/administrative-concerns/tip-tuberculosis-testing_11-18-2008/

    We recently received a question regarding tuberculosis (TB) testing in California assisted living and residential care facilities, so we thought we would review the requirements with you. Residents California DSS/CCL regulations (RCFE - 87458, ARF - 80069) require that residents have a TB test as part …

    14 days ago
  2. Lending Environment in the Senior Housing and Care Industry

    http://www.communityed.com/blog/administrative-concerns/lending-environment-in-the-senior-housing-and-care-industry_10-06-2008/

    Although written prior to the latest downturn in the U.S. economy, The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry (NIC) has an article addressing the lending environment in the senior housing and care industry.  The article, entitled “The Seniors Housing Lending Environment” …

    58 days ago
  3. REMINDER TO OBTAIN INFLUENZA (FLU) VACCINATIONS

    http://www.communityed.com/blog/resident-care/reminder-to-obtain-influenza-flu-vaccinations_10-01-2008/

    The California Department of Social Services sent this important reminder in their recent Adult and Senior Care Update: As in years past, licensees are reminded that all clients and facility staff should be vaccinated against flu each autumn as soon as vaccine becomes available. …

    64 days ago
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    Prudential Cost of Care Report: Assisted Living Rates Continue Climb

    http://www.insideassistedliving.com/2008/08/prudential-cost-...

    The folks over at Professional Caregiver posted a great summary to a recent Prudential Cost of Care Report. By the year 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to reach over 71 million, or almost 20% of the entire U.S. population.  As the population ages the need for