New app helps wheelchair users find truly accessible places
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 23, 2023
A new app allows users to enter their mobility needs, and score locations, such as retail locations, from doctor’s offices to restaurants, to assure they can access the facility.
National health spending reached $45 trillion in 2022, or $13,493 per person, according to an analysis from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published Wednesday...
Most think caregivers have ‘no promising way to develop or ascend’ career ladder, survey finds
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 26, 2023
Most Americans do not view a caregiving career as a path to personal fulfillment, according to a report from the nonprofit think tank FrameWorks Institute.
Amidst an increasingly uncertain economic outlook, Welltower reported another quarter of operating results that continue to exceed the company’s expectations, powered by “exceptional” growth in its...
CCRC, SNF platforms ‘pillars of stability’ as NHI shifts focus to growth, CEO says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 10, 2023
National Health Investors is making progress on its return to growth through portfolio optimization plans announced in 2021, improvements in senior housing operating portfolio operations, and strategic...
FDA approves Aurlumyn for severe frostbite
Feb 15, 2024
The newly approved medication lowers the need for amputation of fingers or toes.
People in the news, Nov. 21
Nov 21, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at Anthemion Senior Lifestyle, Association of Jewish Aging Services, Buckner Retirement Services, Central Baptist Village, DIGroup Architecture, Diversified Healthcare...
People in the news, Aug. 29
Aug 29, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at Aline, Brandon Wilde Retirement Services, Carefeed, The Chateau Girardeau, Cura Hospitality, Felician Village, Health Dimensions Group, Integral Senior Living...
CCRC occupancy performance holds lessons for success: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 24, 2023
The ability of continuing care retirement communities to outperform other care settings and maintain consistently high occupancy rates throughout the COVID-19 pandemic offers lessons for the rest of the...
Disease knowledge limited among individuals with type 2 diabetes
Mar 13, 2024
The item with lowest percentage of correct answers (4.4%) was related to identification of signs of ketoacidosis.