No association was seen for COVID-19 severity or duration, however.
Study identifies factors tied to age-related hearing loss
Mar 11, 2024
Being underweight and smoking were significant in men, whereas age at menarche and weight were significant in women.
(Don’t) show me the money! ‘Dry promotions’ on the rise
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 04, 2024
It’s becoming common for employers to offer “dry promotions,” with added responsibilities for workers but no increase in pay, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Multicomponent intervention aids quality of life with overactive bladder
Mar 22, 2024
The intervention included cognitive components and also improved frequency and urgency.
A variety of models can help CCRC operators meet residents’ increasing healthcare needs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 16, 2024
Older adults are moving into senior living communities with more chronic conditions and healthcare needs than ever before, presenting challenges — as well as opportunities — for continuing care retirement...
McKnight’s Senior Living editor wins writing award
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Staff reports
Jun 14, 2024
McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers has placed in the Best Headline Writing category of the All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards.
Bill aims to prevent Medicaid Access Rule implementation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would be prohibited from implementing the Medicaid Access Rule under a bill introduced last week in the House of Representatives.
Public increasingly supports government responsibility for care, payment for older adult needs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 01, 2024
The growing population of older adults and sudden responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a changing mindset among Americans about who should shoulder the responsibilities for their care,...
Patient-performed rapid antigen tests reliable for COVID-19
Feb 16, 2024
The accuracy of self- and clinician-performed rapid antigen tests appears to be similar.
Small dietary changes can lower carbon footprint
Oct 27, 2023
The total carbon footprint in United States would be reduced by >35% if all consumers switched to a lower carbon substitute.