Vigorous physical activity may preserve cognitive function in high-risk HTN
Jun 24, 2024
High versus low vigorous physical activity was linked to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, probable dementia and MCI/probable dementia in a multivariate model.
Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2024
What happens when you bring together provider experts and marketplace partners to discuss the long-term care field’s most pressing issues? Fresh ideas, new approaches and innovative solutions. Join McKnight’s...
When it comes to nation’s older adults, ‘affordable housing matters’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2024
Low-income older adults are spending record amounts of income on housing. That’s one takeaway message that LeadingAge Senior Vice President of Policy Linda Couch said she has from a report released Thursday.
Kendal CEO Vassar Byrd discusses Kendal, her previous position and ‘some really fun things’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2024
New Kendal Corp. CEO Vassar Byrd recently spent a few minutes with McKnight’s Senior Living discussing her professional roles, her love of dragon boat racing, and how the those two worlds could overlap.
Murder charge faces assisted living operator for death of resident
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2024
An operator of several unlicensed assisted living homes in Texas previously charged with abandoning a resident now is facing a murder charge after another resident’s death was ruled a homicide.
Who is Generation Jones?
By
Lynne Moore
Jun 24, 2024
The Baby Boom generation is a huge demographic that will have a significant impact on the senior living and healthcare industry, but it cannot be considered as a homogenous group.
Mo Rocca: We all have a story, and we never should stop writing it
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2024
The importance of sharing our life stories, and listening to others’ stories, is one of several lessons I gleaned from a recent discussion with journalist, humorist and history buff Mo Rocca.
As overtime rule effective date approaches, DOL seeks to expedite lawsuit challenge
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 24, 2024
With the July 1 effective date of the new federal overtime rule looming, the Department of Labor has petitioned a Texas court to expedite discovery in a lawsuit seeking to block the rule.
DHC to use $1.5 billion mixed securities shelf proceeds for acquisitions, investments
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 24, 2024
Diversified Healthcare Trust has filed a prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission related to a $1.5 billion mixed securities shelf offering and sale.
IDB Bank arranges $201.5 million in financing for 21-SNF portfolio
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 24, 2024
New York-based IDB Bank has arranged a $201.5 million bridge-to-HUD loan for an unnamed operator of 21 skilled nursing facilities with locations in Georgia, Michigan, North Caroliona and Texas.