Add-on PPI therapy may improve glycemic control in diabetes
Jun 28, 2021
Treatment with proton pump inhibitors, however, is not associated with risk for incident diabetes in the general population.
New legislation takes steps to close HCBS gap for older adults: senior living experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2021
Although a bipartisan infrastructure deal reached Thursday did not include much-sought-after funding for home- and community-based services and affordable housing, the senior living industry is hailing...
Want to live longer? Be optimistic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2021
Being optimistic can help people live longer, even at the age of 85 or 90, according to the results of a recent study. But how can people increase optimism?
Better Care Better Jobs Act may be antidote to infrastructure compromise that leaves out home care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 28, 2021
Home care and aging services providers are optimistic the care economy will get the funding it needs, despite being left out of a new infrastructure deal between the White House and a bipartisan team of...
Lilly to seek FDA approval for new drug for Alzheimer’s disease
Jun 25, 2021
Donanemab already has received a ‘breakthrough therapy’ designation from the FDA.
Meal and snack patterns linked to mortality risks
Jun 24, 2021
A fruit snack after breakfast was linked to lower all-cause and cancer mortality risks; starchy snacks were linked to higher all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality risks.
Assessing staff behavior during dementia care
By
P.K. Beville, Ph.D.
Jun 24, 2021
We may be unable to change the course of dementia, we can change the course of how staff members care for those with dementia.
Senior living’s next opportunity might have a high price of admission
By
John O'Connor
Jun 24, 2021
Why focus on a relatively small cohort when the hoi polloi might fill many more fill units? I guess you could say there are millions of reasons.
More news for Thursday, June 24
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2021
New Mexico updates visitation, activity guidance for assisted living communities … Study finds many who arrange caregiving for older adults living with dementia employ potentially unscreened, untrained...
Going for gold
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jun 23, 2021
Dallas-based Buckner Retirement Services is going for the gold. Last year, the company started the Going Gold for Senior Living campaign, meant to support local senior living communities, as well as residents...