Severe glycemic events in Type 1 diabetes may raise risk for dementia
Jun 04, 2021
The dementia risk increased more than sixfold for older adults with Type 1 diabetes who experienced severe episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
Switching to plant protein for dinner may reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Jun 04, 2021
Consuming low-quality carbohydrates and animal protein at dinner versus breakfast was linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Assisted living misses out on $45 million for COVID testing due to governor’s veto
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2021
Legislation that would have provided $45 million over two years to assisted living communities in Maryland to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing for residents and staff members has been shut down by Gov....
Continuous glucose monitoring tied to better glycemic control in insulin treated diabetes
Jun 03, 2021
Improvement in HbA1c, reduction in emergency department visits and hospitalizations for hypoglycemia were seen in insulin-treated patients with diabetes.
How to earn massively more money in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 03, 2021
If you want to escape the senior living pay doldrums, the obvious first step is…
Simple smart technology is ‘game-changing’ for home care, tech CEO says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 03, 2021
Inexpensive smart home technology can mean the difference between aging in place or aging in a senior care facility.
Senior living association joins real estate industry in fighting White House tax proposals
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2021
Tax increases proposed as part of the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan would negatively affect real estate costs, compounding the nation’s housing affordability crisis, according to senior...
Seniors celebrate seniors
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jun 02, 2021
At Cincinnati-based Wickshire Senior Living, seniors are giving back to (high school) seniors. The “Seniors Celebrating Seniors” campaign puts the spotlight on the graduating class of Deer Park High...
Peer-to-Peer: HomeWell Care Services revisits its branding, prepares for a post-pandemic future
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 01, 2021
2021 is turning out to be the year many home care companies hit the reset button, following upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Look, feel of long-term care needs redesign, expert says
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2021
New combined payment category could include current assisted living residents and traditional skilled nursing patients.