A Washington Post article today highlighted, in Italy, what we know as providers to be inherently true everywhere: this virus, like other flulike viruses, is “disproportionately risky for the old[er adult].” Countries now battling the Coronavirus are scrambling to find ways to protect their most vulnerable populations, such as the elderly; o
Generally speaking, the likelihood of the novel Coronavirus spreading in the U.S.
Within a black frame, an older man in sepia tones stands, proudly bare-chested, holding 40-lb. barbells and displaying taunt six-pack abs that would put Brad Pitt to shame. “Growing Old Isn’t for Sissies,” proclaims the poster, which is hung prominently in the Wellness Center of an affluent LPC.
Member of LeadingAge? Oh yes. And, how apropos the unabashed poster is for the topic of “End of Life,” as it illustrates beautifully the multifaceted emotional work that must go in to facing the ultimate reality of life: it comes to an end, and we need to deal with it.
From the desk where you are reading this, your ability to advocate on the Hill probably feels (many many) miles away. On your behalf, we meet regularly with lawmakers to educate them on the policy issues that affect Life Plan Communities. But, even more powerful than that, is when legislators hear from you and the people we serve. You are on the front lines, watching how these issues play out day after day in your communities, and how they affect your community members.
In November 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR). This MFAR would make changes to how states can structure provider taxes and supplemental payments, among other items, in their Medicaid programs.
Just down the road from Hop Meadow Country Club in Simsbury, CT is McLean, a LeadingAge member LPC that takes its inspiration from the bucolic natural beauty that embodies the campus. Like many other LPCs, McLean offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support and Health Services – and is embarking on an expansion.
Not that long ago, you probably remember the ‘big push’ for social accountability in Life Plan Communities (LPC) – capturing the stories and the data around the good work we do for our local communities as part of the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that we so dearly hold. On the coattails of social accountability came attempts to levy bed taxes, and insurance premium taxes, and the recent MFAR Provider Tax. Holding on to that tax-exempt status, on some days, feels like a full-time job, doesn’t it?
Heads-Up, LPCs! A variety of new and unexpected housing providers are entering the senior living marketplace. These unorthodox aging services interlopers are bringing with them their knowledge, competency, and skill sets in areas that matter to our consumer base – and they are creating cool, innovative models that, quite frankly, are hard to resist.
Heads-Up, LPCs! A variety of new and unexpected housing providers are entering the senior living marketplace. These unorthodox aging services interlopers are bringing with them their knowledge, competency, and skill sets in areas that matter to our consumer base – and they are creating cool, innovative models that, quite frankly, are hard to resist.
Hello and Happy New Year, LPC members! Please allow me to introduce a new format for our Life Plan Community (LPC) newsletter. Within these pages, you will discover new, topical columns and fresh, original content.
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