Bisoprolol does not reduce exacerbations in at-risk COPD patients
May 20, 2024
No reduction was seen in the number of self-reported exacerbations treated with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics or both.
Antihypertensive meds initiation linked to fractures in nursing home seniors
Apr 23, 2024
Antihypertensive medication initiation also was linked to a higher risk for severe falls requiring hospitalization and emergency department visits.
Saver’s Credit has benefits for companies and employees, but more than half of Americans don’t know...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 01, 2024
The Saver’s Credit program, also referred to as the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit by the IRS, offers benefits to both employers and their employees, but more than half of Americans aren’t...
AI getting better at detecting skin cancer
Nov 03, 2023
Software improvements show high sensitivity across skin cancer types, including melanoma.
Minimum wage to increase to $25 for nursing home, assisted living workers in California
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 17, 2023
The minimum wage for nursing homes, assisted living and other healthcare workers in California will increase to $25 due to legislation signed into law Friday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).
eGFRcr-cys levels more strongly linked to adverse outcomes in seniors
Jan 29, 2024
Stronger and more uniform associations were seen for all-cause mortality and kidney failure with replacement therapy.
People in the news, July 9
Jul 09, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Anthem Memory Care, Erickson Senior Living, LeadingAge PA and Salemtowne.
Medicaid Access Rule shortcomings could decrease access to care, industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2024
No guarantee exists that a final rule that the federal government promoted as increasing transparency in Medicaid payments and improving wages for direct care workers will accomplish either goal, senior...
Augmented reality can add another dimension to seniors’ smartphone literacy, researchers show
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 12, 2024
Researchers have developed a new augmented reality program for older adults that is meant to help them use smartphones.
Actions & Transactions, Nov. 21
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 21, 2023
MassHousing provides $6.2 million for refinancing of Sandwich, MA, affordable senior housing complex … United Church Homes acquires Ohio Living’s Vineyard on Catawba in Port Clinton, OH … Penrose,...