Alzheimer’s Association calls for federal involvement to increase dementia care workforce, training...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
“Congress should consider the steps it can take at the federal level, including expanding the necessary workforce and improving dementia training standards and access,” as part of efforts to “help...
Staffing agencies to pay $260,000 for overcharging senior living operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
Three temporary staffing agencies collectively will pay more than $260,000 to resolve allegations that they charged assisted living communities and nursing homes rates that were higher than the maximums...
First-ever survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults cheered by senior living provider groups
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
A planned first-ever statewide survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults in California is drawing cheers from senior living industry advocates.
Policymakers, providers must take steps to prevent staff mass turnover, researchers say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 29, 2024
Employment levels in the skilled nursing industry are lagging compared with other parts of the healthcare continuum, noted the authors of a study published Friday in the Journal of the American Medical...
Retirees head back to work amid economic fears: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 29, 2024
An increasing number of retired workers are heading back into the workforce amid economic fears, according to the results of a recent survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute.
Long-term care insurance paid out $14 billion in claims last year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 29, 2024
Long-term care claims are on the rise, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, and insurers paid out a record $14 billion to policyholders in 2023.
Business briefs, Jan. 29
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 29, 2024
White House launches effort to increase Medicare Advantage transparency … CCRCs would have a year to return entrance fees under proposed bill … McGuireWoods attorney offers advice on SNF restructuring,...
Actions & Transactions, Jan. 29
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 29, 2024
Omega Healthcare Investors declares cash dividend of $0.67 per share on its common stock … Cambridge Realty Capital provides $52.9M HUD financing for senior housing in 3 states … Cogir opens community...
Cancer risk increased with recent weight loss
Jan 26, 2024
Cancer diagnoses were more common among those whose weight loss was classified as unintentional.
Acupuncture tied to improvements in poststroke motor aphasia
Jan 26, 2024
Significant benefits were seen at both week 6 and six months.