Argentum Statements on the Coronavirus
April 28, 2021
2021 September 9 Statement following the Biden administration’s announcement of a six-prong strategy to fight COVID-19 “We continue to be discouraged that the Biden administration is neglecting America’s senior living…
Food Safety and COVID-19—Views and Updates from Servsafe
March 13, 2022
By Sara Wildberger The National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe™ program, widely respected in the foodservice industry as the leader in training and certification, issued food safety and COVID-19 guidance and has…
The Story Behind a Complex But Lifesaving COVID-19 Treatment
May 5, 2021
Despite the apparent success of vaccination, the COVID-19 danger is by no means over. People are still contracting the virus and at risk; some people can’t be vaccinated or missed…
Federal Government Announcements Offer Significant COVID-19 Relief and Support for the Senior Living Industry
September 2, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – On September 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) formally announced a private pay distribution from the CARES Act provider relief funds for licensed assisted…
Seniors and Caregivers Continue to be Overlooked in COVID-19 Relief Negotiations
February 12, 2021
Alexandria, Va., Feb. 12, 2021 — Now a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of assisted living facilities are still waiting for federal COVID-19 relief, and for over half of…
Argentum Statement Supporting Employer Mandates of COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Senior Living Workforce
August 9, 2021
(Alexandria, Va.) – In the spirit of continuing to prioritize the health and safety of senior living residents, staff, and visitors, Argentum released a statement today supporting employer mandates of…
Argentum Calls for Transparency in COVID-19 State Reporting
May 11, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) — Today, Argentum, the leading national association serving senior living providers, has called for transparency in COVID-19 reporting among the states by releasing the following statement and call to action: ____________________…
Argentum Releases Essential Caregiver Toolkit to Encourage Safer Visitation and Reduce Health Risks of Social Isolation on Older Adults
October 7, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation and loneliness for senior living residents have risen as visitation from loved ones has been curtailed. Social isolation in older adults…
Many Senior Living Communities Are Still Waiting for Essential Financial Relief in the Wake of COVID-19
November 2, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – Despite caring for the population most vulnerable to COVID-19, many assisted living providers are still waiting for financial relief, according to a new survey conducted by Argentum.…
National Survey Shows Significant Bipartisan Support for Increased Funding for Senior Living Industry
July 23, 2020
Alexandria, Va. – A new national survey of voters, conducted by McLaughlin & Associates, shows 80% of voters support COVID-19 relief funding for senior living communities. The strong support is…
State Assisted Living Providers Billions Out of Pocket in COVID-19 Pandemic Losses
June 2, 2021
Argentum releases list of top 15 states for assisted living seeing losses; national uncompensated losses seen hitting $30 billion, with little relief (Alexandria, Va.) – New data released today underscore the dire predicament facing seniors and caregivers…
Building The Future of Senior Living
May 5, 2021
The future needs for long-term care are daunting: By the end of the decade an additional 20 million Americans will be over age 65, and by 2060 nearly 95 million…