Medicare may rethink premium hike for pricey Alzheimer’s drug
Jan 10, 2022
The announcement comes shortly after Aduhelm maker Biogen cut the price of the drug by about half, from $56,000 to $28,000 a year.
Alzheimer’s diagnosis may lead to reduced social activity: study
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Despite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is crucial, a new study by scientists at Rutgers University suggests that a person’s social network and social support do not increase...
Immunocompromised may need fourth COVID-19 shot: CDC
Oct 27, 2021
Small studies have shown that fully vaccinated immunocompromised people account for ~44% of breakthrough cases leading to hospitalization.
Osteoarthritis may be linked to increased risk for subsequent Parkinson’s disease
Jun 09, 2021
The highest increased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease was seen among those with knee or hip osteoarthritis.
Antidepressants may work better than exercise for elderly depression
Jul 22, 2021
Antidepressant therapy was more effective than supervised physical activity at three and six months.
Presence Life Connections may become part of Ascension Living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2017
Senior living community operator Presence Life Connections would become part of Ascension Living under the terms of a nonbinding letter of intent announced Tuesday by their parent organizations. The deal...
Assisted living star rating system may be altered or abandoned
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2018
North Carolina’s four-star rating system for assisted living communities may be altered, abandoned or kept as-is depending on the feedback that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services...
Jobs may be shifting from nursing homes to residential care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2016
A job shift from nursing homes to assisted living and similar residential care communities may be occurring in the realm of long-term care, according to a new analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
CDC reduces recommended isolation time for people with COVID-19
Dec 28, 2021
The agency also released updated emergency guidance for healthcare facilities, decreasing isolation time after infection with COVID-19.
HUD more than doubles allocation for affordable housing to almost $700M through Housing Trust Fund
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 07, 2021
The federal government is more than doubling its funding for “deeply affordable housing” in announcing an almost $700 million allocation for the national Housing Trust Fund.