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Argentum Daily

Residents on the Road

As the U.S. population continues to age and more baby boomers become senior living residents, so will the number of residents who drive. Here’s a new program designed to help older people drive more safely.

Grassroots Advocacy at Work

Several states have achieved legislative victories recently, including Texas, where the governor has signed off on two key laws that help preserve the assisted living philosophy of resident-centered care…

Obama Makes Pro-Union NLRB Nominations

President Barack Obama has announced his nominations for the National Labor Relations Board, on which there are three open spots. Two of the nominees have pro-union backgrounds …

Bill Could Place Limits on Pre-Dispute Arbitration

Recently introduced legislation aims to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, but also includes language that would restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration, a move strongly opposed by ALFA and other senior living supporters…

Get Social With ALFA

No matter what your social media preferences are, the Assisted Living Federation of America has you covered. Check out all the ways you can stay ahead of senior living trends using these resources.

Stand Up Against Ageism

It’s time to stand up and say that stereotypes and ageism in our society is unacceptable, says Dr. Joaquin Anguera, professor at San Diego State University’s Department of Gerentology. Anguera argues that American society made great strides in combating r

Case Study: Building Loyalty in a Recession

In some ways, the sorry state of the economy has had a positive impact on employee recruitment and retention. Employers report record numbers of responses to job openings, even for part-time positions. HR experts say now is the time for providers to build

Free How-To Resource for Senior Living

A new 118-page manual focused on using community-based participatory research (CBPR) to “improve practice and inform policy” in assisted living is free and now available for download. The CBPR Manual is a collaborative effort of ALFA and several organizat

ALFA in the News

National Public Radio and Roll Call, a newspaper covering congressional news, have featured ALFA recently – including an interview about the housing market’s affect on retirement options and an editorial piece on health reform and long-term care … Check

Swine Flu Vaccination Planning Begins

The Obama administration is moving forward with plans for a government-funded swine flu vaccination campaign that calls for manufacturing as many as 600 million doses of vaccine against the new H1N1 virus, “an effort that would dwarf seasonal-flu campaign

Conflicting Views on Retirement

More than 80 percent of couples disagree about a major component of their retirement planning, reports the USA Today, including where they’ll live after their retire.

The Right Idea for Rough Times

Even if the economy seems to be picking up, few businesses are in a position to spend big bucks on product development. Instead, they should invest in open-source strategy, says Bill Taylor, a blogger for Harvard Business. This means inviting customers in