Partisan policies on student loan debt could affect financial security in retirement: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 20, 2024
An updated report from Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis examines how political differences heading into the presidential election may affect policies on student debt.
Business briefs, Aug. 20
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 20, 2024
Survey reveals half of Americans believe retiring at age 65 is unrealistic … Nursing home salaries slow year over year … Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster resident care director awarded Massachusetts...
Actions & Transactions, Aug. 20
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 20, 2024
Atria Senior Living secures $52M to refinance Newport Beach, CA, senior living community … ESI arranges sale of 5-property portfolio in the Southwest … Senior Living Investment Brokerage closes sale...
Low nurse staffing tied to higher risk for patient death
Aug 19, 2024
The low staffing effects were only partially mitigated by having temporary staff.
Modest gains in life expectancy seen for dialysis in older adults with eGFR <12
Aug 19, 2024
Older adults starting dialysis when eGFR falls below 12 who are not referred for transplant have modest gains in survival.
Regional variation seen in Alzheimer’s and related dementia diagnosis
Aug 19, 2024
The ADRD-specific diagnosis intensity varies most for Black, Hispanic and youngest subgroups.
Heme Iron intake linked to increased risk for type 2 diabetes
Aug 19, 2024
Heme iron intake accounts for a considerable proportion of the T2D link from unprocessed red meat and specific dietary patterns.
High healthcare utilization, poor survival seen for over 70s with AML
Aug 19, 2024
Of patients who died during observation, there was a median of 56% of time between diagnosis and death spent in hospital.
Senior living communities struggle to sell value amid increasing rates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2024
As senior living operators continue to try to recoup COVID-19 pandemic costs, sales teams aren’t necessarily doing the best job selling value in the face of increasing prices, according to a marketing...
Bill would increase asset limits for older Medicaid beneficiaries in New Jersey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2024
A proposed bill introduced in the New Jersey legislature would increase the asset threshold for certain Medicaid beneficiaries, bringing it in line with other Medicaid programs.