McKnight’s Senior Living wins national awards for news analysis, industry coverage
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2024
McKnight’s Senior Living has won two national Azbee awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.
Residents shift into gear on bike excursion
By
Foster Stubbs
May 22, 2024
A biker gang of senior living residents descended on the riverwalk in Crofton, MD, on May 6. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Workers value health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans ahead of other benefits
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 22, 2024
Healthcare workers value health insurance, paid time off and access to a retirement plan above any other benefits an employer might offer, according to a report released Tuesday by the TIAA Institute.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires ‘reasonable accommodations,’ but what is reasonable?
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 22, 2024
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which went into effect in June, requires employers with 15 or more employees to make reasonable accommodations for a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy,...
Business briefs, May 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 22, 2024
Staffing rule financial penalties could be ‘existential’ crisis for nursing homes … Aging services coalition urges passage of assisted living legislation for veterans … Attorney general sues over...
Actions & Transactions, May 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 22, 2024
Grace Management celebrates opening of active adult community in Conroe, TX … iCare Health Network purchases 8-SNF portfolio in Connecticut for $60M … Construction to begin on Kaukauna, WI, senior...
Preparedness for HPAI A(H5N1) virus varies across jurisdictions
May 21, 2024
91% of jurisdictions reported monitoring exposed persons; difficulties in monitoring include personnel shortages and lack of funding.
Offering choice of CRC screening increases completion rates
May 21, 2024
The rate of colorectal cancer screening improved within six months for those offered fecal immunochemical testing only or a choice of coloscopy or FIT.
Physical activity time, step counts yield similar results
May 21, 2024
Similar benefits were seen for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Nonwhite adults with cognitive impairment more likely to live in polluted areas
May 21, 2024
The authors say that clinical trials should consider environmental exposures and injustices.