Bird flu found in dairy cows in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico
Mar 26, 2024
The US Department of Agriculture confirmed that the virus is the Type A H5N1 strain, known to cause outbreaks in birds and to sometimes infect people.
Digital avatars and AI could get seniors talking … especially those who can’t now
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
Using AI could help create a digital avatar of someone and their voice to assist seniors whose language abilities were damaged by a stroke.
Seniors don’t want AI caregivers; but tech giants are betting on them anyway, reports show
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
As one company launches a new “AI healthcare agent,” investors believe virtual caregivers can fill staffing shortages in LTC.
As senior care bots become a global phenomenon, developers still aim for collaborative intent with caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
Companies are releasing new models, and new data, that shows how robots can collaborate with caregivers within senior living.
Arizona AG asks court to seize control of state’s ‘most notorious assisted living facility’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
Arizona’s top attorney is asking a court to seize control of “the most notorious assisted living facility in Arizona” amidst allegations of elder abuse and consumer fraud.
2 senior living companies file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, staffing challenges, inflation, high interest rates and low reimbursement rates led to bankruptcy filings recently by two senior living companies.
Bipartisan efforts would accelerate dementia care workforce preparedness, access to care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
A bipartisan bill that has been introduced would better prepare primary care providers to diagnose disease and care for people living with dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
People in the news, March 26
Mar 26, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at AARP, Edgemere, Health Dimensions Group, Massachusetts Assisted Living Association, and Watermark Retirement Communities.
It’s time for ‘serious discussion’ on paid leave: policy makers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 26, 2024
Weeks after the White House announced a proposed budget for 2025 that includes a measure to establish a national paid family and medical leave program, lawmakers are divided on the practicalities of moving...
Eleventh hour spending bill includes $117 billion for HHS
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 26, 2024
A $1.2 trillion spending bill approved by the Senate early Saturday morning includes $117 billion for Department of Health and Human Services operations. This sum allocates $4.1 billion for the administrative...