Bladder up! Baseball’s back and so are smartphone apps for seniors with bathroom problems
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 12, 2024
To address older men’s bladder problems, developers have come up with an app-exercise combo that reduces symptoms.
Congress advisers back permanent telehealth expansions, look to nix in-person rule for behavioral telehealth...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 12, 2024
Maintaining Medicare access to telehealth services must remain a priority, members of a congressional advisory panel said Thursday.
Senior living ‘on cusp of notable upswing,’ NIC says as new report series launches
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2024
2024 will mark the end of three years of occupancy recovery in senior living, and occupancy is expected to continue to improve over the next three years, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
$1 billion Medicaid shortfall leads to waiting list for HCBS
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2024
An almost $1 billion shortfall in Indiana’s Medicaid program is fueling the implementation of a waitlist for the state’s home- and community-based services waiver program.
More news for Friday, April 12
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2024
2 federal bills look to boost worker pipeline … Alzheimer’s Association to give Sen. Debbie Stabenow Lifetime Achievement Award … Revel Communities celebrates 5th anniversary with GPTW certification;...
2 federal bills look to boost pipeline of healthcare workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 12, 2024
Bills introduced in both houses of Congress may bolster the healthcare workforce if they become law.
American Healthcare REIT board neutral on newest unsolicited mini-tender offer
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 12, 2024
The American Healthcare REIT Board of Directors will remain neutral on an unsolicited mini-tender offer from CMG Partners, the company said Wednesday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Business briefs, April 12
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 12, 2024
Senior living ‘on cusp of notable upswing,’ NIC says as new report series launches … House bill calls for $1.6B program to bolster nursing home workforce … Initial unemployment claims fell by...
Combating loneliness in senior living residents: A call to action
Harness social visit data and volunteerism to address older adult needs
Midlife deaths of despair increased from 1999 to 2022
Apr 11, 2024
Particularly large increases were seen for American Indian or Alaska Native and Black individuals.