Patients do not improve activity level after hip replacement
Jun 17, 2021
The findings are despite surgery success in aiding pain and physical performance.
It’s time for senior living to reconsider two important matters
By
John O'Connor
Jun 17, 2021
They might seem like pretty straightforward questions. But all too often in senior living, they do not receive anywhere near the attention they deserve.
How technology addresses care coordination challenges
By
Kay Tichansky
Jun 17, 2021
Technology-enabled properties are becoming critical – not just to attract the young, tech-savvy employees but also to provide tools that make difficult jobs easier, as well as increase communication,...
Go West? California providers reimagine caregiver roles, propose guest worker program to fix caregiver...
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 17, 2021
California — the state that has led the nation on everything from environment standards to labor rights — now may be blazing a trail on the caregiver crisis.
Women turning 65 will need to save more for long-term care, report finds
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 17, 2021
In the coming years, senior women will need nearly $35,000 more than men to pay for long-term care, according to a new report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Investors re-evaluate parameters of financial performance post-pandemic: NIC Leadership Huddle
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 17, 2021
Equity and debt partners are looking a little differently at the relationships among revenues, expenses and returns than they did before the pandemic, according to panelists at yesterday’s Leadership...
Disparities in COVID-19 vaccination identified among healthcare employees
Jun 16, 2021
Vaccination was least likely among clinical nurses, support staff and workers at skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.
California lifts most COVID-19 restrictions
Jun 15, 2021
Reopening does not mean the pandemic is over, and some public health measures will still be in place for ‘mega events.’
Having purpose, contributing to society key to living well in retirement: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2021
Having purpose is key to a successful retirement, according to 92% of retirees participating in a new study. Findings described in “The Four Pillars of the New Retirement: What a Difference a Year Makes,”...
NSAIDs better than codeine for outpatient postoperative pain
Jun 14, 2021
Global assessments at six and 24 hours were better with NSAID use, and there were fewer adverse effects, including bleeding events.