Monkeypox virus detected in anorectal samples from asymptomatic patients
Aug 16, 2022
“Whether this indicates viral shedding that can lead to transmission is unknown,” the authors write. “If so, the practice of ring postexposure vaccination around symptomatic persons with...
Omicron cases pass U.S. peak seen with delta
Dec 27, 2021
The numbers of hospitalizations, however, have not yet reached those higher levels.
Study suggests ways to increase CCRC resident happiness
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2021
Soliciting feedback from residents about their needs and interests, offering a variety of programs, educating employees on the signs and symptoms of depression and loneliness, and providing residents with...
‘Much more than pay’: Assisted living employees, providers differ on workforce shortage solutions,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 29, 2021
Although senior living workers and providers in Texas agree that pay is a top workforce issue, the two sides are far apart on what tradeoffs, collaborations and compromises can be made to solve turnover...
Assisted living occupancy hits record low of 85.7%, NIC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 13, 2018
Assisted living occupancy reached a record low in the first quarter of 2018, according to data released Thursday by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Cognitive ability influenced by factors throughout lifetime
Aug 03, 2022
“Cognitive ability is subject to factors throughout our lifetime, and taking part in an intellectually, socially and physically active lifestyle may help ward off cognitive decline and dementia,”...
Virtual approaches could aid staffing, health: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2017
Seniors housing and care organizations may be able to address some of their staffing challenges, while helping residents improve their health, through virtual healthcare technology, suggests a new report...
Brookdale EVP leaving by July
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2016
Glenn O. Maul, Brookdale Senior Living executive vice president and chief people officer, will leave the company by July 15, Brookdale announced in a May 16 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dog ownership benefits older adults: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 25, 2016
Senior living communities should consider adopting more pet-friendly policies so that their residents may experience the health benefits of owning a dog, according to one of the authors of recently published...
Seniors housing demand keeping pace with growth, NIC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2016
Strong demand for seniors housing surpassed inventory growth for second consecutive quarter, according to data released Jan. 6 by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care’s MAP...