The creators of a wellness app for seniors have published a print journal for individuals without internet access.
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Manheim Township developer eyes plans for rental community in downtown Lancaster
A Lancaster County developer of 55-plus housing plans to begin construction on its second senior housing development in downtown Lancaster.
Read More »Long term care providers reopen doors to weary families
Pennsylvania’s long term care organizations face the challenge of communicating to new residents and their families that facilities are safe to visit after closing their doors to visitors and prospective residents for months.
Read More »Wolf orders all long-term care providers to test staff and residents for COVID-19
All long-term care providers in the state, including nursing, personal care and assisted living facilities, are required to complete initial COVID-19 baseline testing on all staff and residents by July 24, according to a new order issued by the Wolf administration.
Read More »Bill that provides $500M in COVID relief for senior care sent to Gov. Wolf
A bill that would use $500 million in federal COVID-19 relief to help nursing homes, assisted living communities and personal care homes combat the spread of the virus is on Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk awaiting his signature.
Read More »Pennsylvania to employ Pennsylvanians for COVID-19 testing and tracing
A new initiative from the Wolf administration to expand COVID-19 testing and contact tracing could help Pennsylvania’s safely reopen its economy and recover from the crisis caused by the virus.
Read More »Wolf provides immunity to health care providers treating COVID-19
An executive order signed by Gov. Tom Wolf offers health care providers immunity against medical malpractice suits related to treatment of COVID-19. The immunity is granted to any individual licensed, registered or certified to practice health care in the state.
Read More »Two Pa. senior-living trade organizations announce plans to affiliate
LeadingAge PA, a Mechanicsburg-based senior-living trade association, has signed an agreement with Lancaster-based Kairos Health Systems to bring the organization on as a subsidiary.
Read More »One family’s loss inspires the start of a new business
After the loss of her parents, a local entrepreneur decided she would open a franchise of a national home care chain.
Read More »Rating changes drop nursing-home quality scores
A major update to a national rating system for nursing homes has had a trickledown effect on the ratings of Pennsylvania facilities, one that could affect their ability to attract residents.
Read More »Senior check-in service focuses on keeping the family informed
A subscription-based startup offering check-in services aims to help keep seniors independent and their families informed.
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