People with chronic liver disease face more barriers to health care
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Haymarket Media
Aug 29, 2024
The findings were tied to a higher prevalence of socioeconomic vulnerabilities compared with those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cardiovascular disease.
Six more deaths in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meats
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Haymarket Media
Aug 29, 2024
According to the CDC, “Listeria is especially harmful to people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or with weakened immune systems,” the agency said in a news release.
Assisted living edges out home care, nursing home as paid long-term care choice for middle class
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 29, 2024
Assisted living community living edged out professional at-home care and nursing home care as the paid long-term care option of choice for US middle class retirees who predicted in a recent survey what...
Report: Physical activity, internet use can improve health for people with chronic conditions
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 29, 2024
Chronic diseases have a crucial effect on the health-related quality of life for middle-aged and older adults, but physical activity can improve their health— as can using the internet for health-related...
Senior living priorities hang in balance during ‘strange’ political season
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2024
In one of the “strangest” political years ever, the dust is finally settling and a presidential race is setting up, according to one expert who looked at how the elections could have a significant...
Assisted living must tap into its original ‘evolutionary spirit’ or risk not keeping its promises,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2024
Disruptive demographics, workforce shortages and market changes have “rocked” the assisted living field in recent years. One expert, however, sees those disruptions as an opportunity to evolve to meet...
Senior living provider recognized among ‘Best and Brightest’ for HR practices
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2024
A senior living company has been recognized among top US employers for showing a commitment to excellence in its human resource and employee enrichment practices.
More news for Thursday, Aug. 29
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2024
‘Truly miraculous’: Donors rally to save CCRC in receivership … Long-term care staffing agencies to pay $700,000 for overcharging providers … Class-action lawsuit targets long-term care management...
The financial impact of falls detection wearable devices on senior living communities’ NOI
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Ted Tzirimis
Aug 29, 2024
The intersection of resident safety and financial sustainability has never been more critical, and tech solutions are reshaping the senior living industry landscape.
Don’t wait for a cyberattack
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John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2024
When it comes to cybersecurity, many senior living operators believe they have things covered. But you might want to reconsider.