Four in 10 adults with diabetes report taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist
May 14, 2024
Even with healthcare insurance, users report difficulty paying for the medication.
Elite running tied to longer life expectancy
May 14, 2024
The longevity benefit was seen for sub-four-minute mile runners.
Effort to re-establish House Aging Committee resurfaces
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2024
An effort to re-establish the House Select Committee on Aging again is searching for bipartisan support.
Addressing senior living caregivers’ childhood trauma improves outcomes for workers, residents: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2024
Senior living and care employers can reduce the negative effects of childhood trauma experienced by frontline caregivers by building nurturing relationships and safe workplaces, according to a new report.
Researchers see a future with better glaucoma detection
By
John O'Connor
May 14, 2024
Researchers have recently developed “smart” contact lenses that could lead to earlier glaucoma detection among the elderly.
Assisted living affordability among adults’ top cost concerns
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2024
The cost of assisted living, other long-term care settings and healthcare in general weighs heavily on the minds of older adults, according to the results of a new poll.
People in the news, May 14
May 14, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Emerald Communities, Leopardo, Lifespace Communities, Ohio...
NHC’s net operating revenues increase by 10.2% year over year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 14, 2024
National Healthcare Corp. saw net operating revenues of $297.1 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared with $269.5 million for the same quarter a year ago. That’s an increase of 10.2%, the...
Industry groups launch online resource for senior living and care careers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 14, 2024
The Minnesota state partner of LeadingAge and Argentum and the state affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living have partnered on an online resource meant to...
Plymouth Place retirement community earns arboretum accreditation
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 14, 2024
Plymouth Place in La Grange Park, IL, has been awarded level 1 accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum for its arboreta and botanic gardens.