Silverado first US organization to receive Alzheimer’s Disease International accreditation
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 24, 2024
Irvine, CA-based Silverado has become the first US-based organization to earn accreditation from Alzheimer’s Disease International after becoming the first care provider anywhere to receive the accreditation...
Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market gradually increasing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2017
Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market gradually is increasing, according to the results of a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders.
Report has 3 recommendations for LTSS financing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2017
A new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center offers three recommendations to help individuals afford long-term services and supports as they age, in turn helping aging services providers.
Healthcare costs in retirement expected to increase
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 25, 2017
Healthcare costs are expected to continue rising faster than inflation and Social Security, according to a recent report.
Intensive inpatient BP management not beneficial in seniors
Jun 21, 2023
The risk for adverse events increased with intensive treatment among older adults with elevated BP in the first 48 hours of hospitalization.
Colorectal cancer diagnoses plummeted during the pandemic
Oct 04, 2021
Fewer cases of colorectal cancer were identified through screening; more patients had serious complications at the time of diagnosis.
Levetiracetam well-tolerated for Alzheimer’s disease
Oct 01, 2021
It does not improve primary outcome but did improve performance on certain cognitive tasks in those with epileptiform activity.
Federal data understated COVID-19 cases, deaths in nursing homes
Sep 10, 2021
The estimated cases and deaths omitted represented 11.6% and 14% of cases and deaths in nursing home residents in 2020.
Diabetes, sleep disturbances up risk for early death
Jun 18, 2021
Having both conditions poses a greater risk than either condition alone.
NSAID eye drops may suffice for cataract surgery prophylaxis
Aug 13, 2021
Initiation of prophylactic treatment three days before surgery is not superior to initiation on day of surgery.