House may consider test of assisted living for veterans next week
By
Kimberly Marselas
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2024
Assisted living operators may be wary of certain attention from the federal government, but one piece of legislation that major provider groups have been advocating to be passed for years finally may be...
Woodshop group mixes sawdust and smiles
By
Foster Stubbs
Jun 05, 2024
The “Woodies” at CC Young Senior Living use woodworking to connect with the community. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Prestige Care predicts layoffs ahead of shift to PACS Group
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 05, 2024
Vancouver, WA-based Prestige Care has begun a restructuring plan that may include layoffs as it prepares for acquisition by PACS Group in August.
CareTrust REIT reports SNFs deals totaling $180 million
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 05, 2024
CareTrust REIT has purchased or funded the purchase of 13 skilled nursing facilities in two deals totaling approximately $180 million, the company announced Tuesday.
NHC to acquire 15-property portfolio from White Oak Senior Living
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 05, 2024
National HealthCare Corp. plans to acquire Spartanburg, SC-based White Oak Senior Living’s 15-property portfolio of senior living and care communities in North Carolina and South Carolina, the Murfreesboro,...
Business briefs, June 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 05, 2024
US Chamber, business groups sue over OSHA’s walk-around rule … Providers pick up another anti-staffing mandate measure in Senate … Assisted living’s ‘fragile’ workforce is under ‘threat’...
Actions & Transactions, June 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 05, 2024
Ensign adds SNFs in Arizona, Colorado … Buckner closes on acquisition of Fort Worth, TX, senior living community … Liberty adds former HarborChase community management portfolio
Excess mortality persisted in Western world from 2020 through 2022
Jun 04, 2024
Excess deaths continued in 2022, when most COVID-19 containment measures were lifted and COVID-19 vaccines were continued.
USPSTF recommends exercise interventions for seniors at risk for falls
Jun 04, 2024
Exercise interventions were recommended for reducing the risk for falls, whereas multifactorial interventions offered a small net benefit.
Adherence to Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk for mortality
Jun 04, 2024
Reduction in risk is partly explained by multiple cardiometabolic factors, including small molecule metabolites, inflammatory biomarkers