What you may not know about life insurance settlements
By
Joyce Bidwell
Jun 13, 2024
It always gives me pleasure to answer inquiries about the validity of life insurance settlements. The three initial and most commonly asked questions are: The answers to all these questions appear below,...
AI in senior living: Sleeping with the frenemy
By
John O'Connor
Jun 13, 2024
When it comes to adopting artificial intelligence, the senior living field stands at a crossroads. These days, the sector seems to be sizing up AI as both a welcome addition and an existential threat.
‘Private equity abuse’ in long-term care is target of new federal bill
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
Two Democratic senators from Massachusetts have introduced a bill they say is meant to “root out corporate greed and private equity abuse” in nursing homes, assisted living communities, home health...
US healthcare spending for NFs and CCRCs to reach $337.4 billion by 2032, CMS says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
National health expenditures for nursing facilities and continuing care retirement communities are expected to reach $337.4 billion by 2032, according to new estimates released Wednesday by the Office...
Fight against joint employer rule sees ‘significant procedural win’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
A plaintiff in a lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board over its joint employer rule is calling a recent court ruling a “significant procedural win.”
Business briefs, June 13
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
Fitch affirms BHI Senior Living in Indiana at ‘BBB’; outlook stable … 18 Gardant communities, 8 Diversicare centers, Notre Dame Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center win AHCA/NCAL Bronze National...
Actions & Transactions, June 13
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
SilverPoint partners with SGL Acquisitions to buy 2 former Brookdale communities … American Healthcare REIT declares second-quarter distribution of $0.25 per share … Kendal affiliate Barclay Friends...
Exposure to depressive symptoms linked to worse cognitive function
Jun 12, 2024
Prolonged exposure beginning in young adulthood linked to worse cognitive function over midlife, especially among Blacks
Sedentary behaviors, especially TV, tied to lower odds of healthy aging
Jun 12, 2024
An increment of two hours of sitting watching TV was linked to a 12% reduction in odds of healthy aging.
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with MCI
Jun 12, 2024
Tau positron emission tomography predicts all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease dementia