Study explores demand for psilocybin-assisted therapy in US
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
The estimated percentage eligible ranges from 24 to 62% depending on the eligibility criteria used.
Racial disparities seen in prehospital stroke care
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
The findings were seen despite similar use of emergency medical services transport.
FDA expands use of breast cancer drug Kisqali
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
The medication already was approved for advanced disease.
Cost has many going around doctors to get weight-loss medications
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
Wegovy, Zepbound and other cutting-edge weight-loss drugs are in short supply and often too expensive to afford without insurance coverage.
Senior living less expensive than living at home for those who receive home healthcare
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
The cost of living in a home in the greater community can easily exceed the cost of living in a senior living community for older adults using even a modest level of home healthcare, according to a new...
LeadingAge ‘mystified’ that senior living is missing from framework for National Plan on Aging
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
Calling residential care communities such as assisted living a “vital member” of their communities, LeadingAge said it was “mystified” by its lack of inclusion in the strategic framework for a...
Staffing levels in assisted living should align with resident care needs: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
As assisted living communities care for residents who have increasing care needs, additional nursing staff may be necessary — especially during overnight shifts — to ensure that care delivery aligns...
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 18
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
Democratic lawmakers press Brookdale, Ensign, NHC on exec pay … Report highlights digital literacy trends, health equity, insight from older adults … AI tools help older adults adapt to changes in...
‘Youville Puzzlers’ piece together tapestry of collaboration and companionship
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Foster Stubbs
Sep 18, 2024
Dan Leclerc started the “Youville Puzzlers” with his fellow resident, Jillian Aguilar, after bonding over their shared experience as teachers. Since then, the puzzle posse has taken off in the community....
SNFs, CCRCs still short-staffed, with ongoing workforce challenges: Fitch
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Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
Employment at life plan communities remains 5.90% below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.