Artificial intelligence ‘amplifying’ effect of scams against older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 17, 2023
Last year, older Americans reported losing more than $1.6 billion to fraud. And increasingly, scammers are using artificial intelligence to make their schemes more effective.
‘Joint employer’ rule effective date extended by NLRB
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 17, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board has extended the effective date of its “joint employer” rule to Feb. 26, two months later than the original effective date.
Business briefs, Nov. 17
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 17, 2023
Life Care Services captures top scores in J.D. Power’s 2023 Senior Living Satisfaction Study … New nursing home ownership transparency rule draws mixed reaction from providers, owners … Long-term...
Prevalence of COPD stable overall from 2011 to 2021
Nov 16, 2023
The prevalence was stable for most states and subgroups, but it increased in those aged ≥75, micropolitan counties, and current and former smokers.
Gantenerumab does not slow clinical decline in early Alzheimer’s disease
Nov 16, 2023
Two trials show a lower amyloid plaque burden with gantenerumab versus placebo at 116 weeks.
AHA: Sodium reduction in diet lowers blood pressure in seniors
Nov 16, 2023
A decline in blood pressure from high- to low-sodium diet was independent of hypertension status; it generally was consistent across subgroups.
3 questions to help residents find a primary care physician
By
Neil Patel, MD
Nov 16, 2023
By helping older adults understand how to evaluate their needs and how to find providers that align with them, you can help improve their quality of care — and their quality of life as they age.
Getting the most from your board in challenging times
Nov 16, 2023
Jane Mack, president and CEO of Friends Services Alliance in Blue Bell, PA, shares how providers can strengthen their boards, recruit candidates who align with their missions, educate board members and...
Changes in work environment can cut cardiometabolic risk
Nov 15, 2023
The findings were seen for interventions in the long-term care and information technology sectors that reduce work-family conflict.
Physical activity inversely tied to COPD symptom burden
Nov 15, 2023
The findings were seen even in patients with mild or previously undiagnosed disease.