Communities go ‘Under the Sea’ for prom celebration
By
Foster Stubbs
Feb 07, 2024
Senior prom typically is a high school tradition, but three MBK Senior Living communities recently decided to take the “senior” part quite literally. Read more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Electronic signatures are new arbitration agreement challenge
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 07, 2024
Electronic signatures in arbitration agreements pose a potential challenge for employers, according to attorney Michael Kun, co-chair of law firm Epstein, Becker & Green’s wage and hour practice group.
Sonida Senior Living looks to improve balance sheet, make investments with $47.7 million equity raise
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 07, 2024
A $47.7 million equity raise will help Sonida Senior Living improve its finances, invest in its communities and programming, and consider acquisitions, the Dallas-based owner-operator said Tuesday. The...
Nurses report increased workplace violence — and blame their employers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 07, 2024
Nurses saw increased workplace violence last year compared with previous years, and their employers often were to blame, according to a report released this week by National Nurses United.
Business briefs, Feb. 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 07, 2024
Feds should help with LTC workforce pipeline, leader says … Proposed initiative effectively would kill LTC payroll tax program … Maryland funding bill could increase workforce challenges for providers...
Gross price of insulin much higher in the United States
Feb 07, 2024
On average, US manufacturer prices are 971% of those in 33 OECD comparison countries.
Actions & Transactions, Feb. 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 07, 2024
Abilene, TX, elementary school being repurposed for affordable senior housing … Bearrock Investment purchases $6.4M Hailey, ID, assisted living community to convert into workforce housing … Crawford...
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Updated COVID-19 vaccine has effectiveness of 54 percent
Feb 06, 2024
Vaccine effectiveness was 49% at 60 to 119 days after vaccination among tests exhibiting spike gene target failure.
Gender-related differences seen for self-reported mental health conditions
Feb 06, 2024
Cisgender individuals have the lowest probability of reporting a mental health condition or unmet mental health need.