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EXTON, PA — Exton Senior Living has once again been recognized as a Best Memory Care community by U.S. News & World Report, marking the third consecutive year it has …
Exton Senior Living Earns “Best Memory Care” Designation for Third Year in a Row Read More
WARMINSTER, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro, accompanied by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Dr. Val Arkoosh, made a notable stop at BARC Developmental Services in Bucks …
Governor Shapiro Pledges Unprecedented Investment in Community-Based Service Providers for Pennsylvanians with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing on Tuesday, Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) addressed the critical challenges facing the long-term care workforce in the United States. The …
Senate Hearing Shines Light on Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis, Casey Proposes Support Act Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a legislative development aimed at improving the quality of care in nursing homes across Pennsylvania, the state House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1853 with …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Enhance Nursing Home Care Through Increased Collaboration Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to address the mounting caregiving crisis in the United States, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), alongside a bipartisan group of lawmakers, introduced the Long-Term …
New Legislation Aims to Revitalize America’s Long-Term Care Workforce Read More
CUMRU TWP, PA — Moving to a senior living community is a big decision, with lots of questions and several moving parts. We understand this can be overwhelming and are …
Heritage Experts Help Navigate the Move to Senior Living Read More
We all hope to remain healthy and independent throughout our lives – but life can be unpredictable. If you were ever to need some type of long-term care, would you …
What Should You Know about Long-Term Care? Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — A recent survey conducted by LeadingAge PA, an association representing nonprofit and mission-driven nursing homes, has revealed a significant underfunding crisis affecting the care of the state’s …
Pennsylvania’s Nursing Homes Face a Critical Underfunding Crisis, Survey Finds Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Championing self-advocacy and enhancing the quality of life for those in long-term care, the West Chester Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center recently celebrated a group of residents …
Empowering Voices: Chester County Residents Graduate from Innovative PEER Program for Long-Term Care Advocacy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched several initiatives to confront the growing crisis in direct care worker shortages. Through the Administration for …
Revamping the Care System: New US Initiatives Aim to Retain Vital Direct Care Workforce Amidst Rising Demand Read More