A chaotic political environment exacerbated by a government shutdown has left the senior living and care sector wondering what’s next. But opportunities exist amid the chaos, according to experts.
Long-term care leaders have become used to budget deals that go into overtime and risk government shutdowns. But they say current circumstances are unlike any other previously and threats to their livelihoods and patient care are more serious than ever before.
Federal vaccination recommendations sparked discontent and unease among senior care stakeholders after an advisory panel promoted new points of emphasis. Caregiver reactions ranged from full-throated criticism to pleas for calm, which themselves were punctuated with concerns about staff vaccination adminis...