Surgical techniques compared for ThuLEP for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Aug 06, 2024
The en-bloc and two-lobe techniques may offer efficiency benefits but do not result in improvements in postoperative outcomes.
Digital cognitive impairment assessment tool earns validation
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Donna Shryer
Aug 06, 2024
New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) provided validation for BrainCheck, a digital cognitive assessment tool. Researchers from the University of Washington...
Long-term care docs warn why better oversight of diagnostic testing is needed
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John Roszkowski
Aug 06, 2024
Judicious use of testing and pharmacy orders is more critical than ever, a pair of experts in senior care and diagnostic testing emphasized.
Government support of dementia caregiving across the continuum important: poll
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
A recent poll of more than 1,000 older adults found they overwhelmingly want the government to support dementia care across the care continuum, including in assisted living settings.
Senior living wages finally stabilizing across core clinical roles: expert
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
For the first time in at least three years, wage growth is stabilizing across the core clinical roles in senior living, according to one expert.
Minimum fee schedule announcement for HCBS a ‘lifeline’ for assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
After years of working with state policymakers to address workforce challenges, senior living organizations in Wisconsin said they are encouraged by the announcement of a minimum fee schedule for home-...
More news for Tuesday, Aug. 6
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
Policies needed to improve direct care workers’ financial situation: report … Senate Labor-HHS appropriations bill addresses Alzheimer’s research, workforce challenges, HCBS access … Assisted living...
People in the news, Aug. 6
By
Eliza Mattson
Aug 06, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at BHI Senior Living, Ecumen, Emerald Communities, Erickson Senior Living, Front Porch Communities and Services, Kevala, LCS, Lifespace Communities, Springpoint,...
Meet Lauren Murray, 2024 Hall of Honor inductee
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Josh Henreckson
Aug 06, 2024
Lauren Murray, senior vice president of operations and process improvement at Genesis Healthcare in Kennett Square, PA, is a Hall of Honor inductee in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards...
Meet Robin Mitchell, 2024 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Josh Henreckson
Aug 06, 2024
Robin Mitchell, senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Diversicare Health Services in Nashville, TN, is a Hall of Honor inductee in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.