14th annual McKnight’s Tech Awards finalists announced
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 22, 2024
Names of the finalists in the 2024 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program were released late Wednesday by program organizers.
Aging in place identified as a top barrier to older adult health: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 22, 2024
Aging in place, transportation access and economic insecurity are the top three social barriers to aging well in America, according to a new survey.
Judge’s ruling a double victory for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Aug 22, 2024
Senior living operators might want to send U.S. District Judge Ada Brown a thank you note.
Putting families first: Ethical practices in senior living placement
By
Angela Olea
Aug 22, 2024
The senior living referral industry plays a crucial role in helping families navigate the complex landscape of care options for their loved ones. Recent scrutiny, however, has highlighted the need for...
Older workers’ shift in priorities a benefit to employers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 22, 2024
By the time workers reach around age 60, their priorities often shift, with factors like engaging work and increased autonomy becoming top considerations, according to research from Bain & Company.
New updates to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard in effect
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 22, 2024
Updates to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) went into effect last month, with a compliance deadline set for 2026.
Business briefs, Aug. 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 22, 2024
Sunrise Senior Living awarded the WELL Health-Safety Rating for second consecutive year … Home care provider pays $73K in back wages for overtime exemption mistake … Cogir Senior Living expands use...
Actions & Transactions, Aug. 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 22, 2024
Thrive Senior Living expands footprint with new Texas location … Blueprint secures new operator lessee for Massachusetts SNF … Pennrose, Wynnefield Overbrook Revitalization Corp., other project partners...
Higher protein intake tied to lower mortality in chronic kidney disease
Aug 21, 2024
The findings were for total, animal and plant protein in older adults.
Even low-risk alcohol consumption ups mortality risk in older adults
Aug 21, 2024
High-risk drinking was tied to higher all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular mortality.