Differences seen in immune, hormone function for those with long COVID
Sep 29, 2023
Differences were identified in circulating myeloid and lymphocyte populations, as well as exaggerated humoral responses against SARS-CoV-2.
Assisted living supply increasing, but access remains a challenge for most older adults: AARP
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2023
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation, major gaps in care for older adults and people with disabilities persist, particularly in attracting and retaining the long-term care workforce and...
Decrease in new cancer diagnoses seen in 2020
Sep 28, 2023
Lower observed-to-expected ratios were seen for cases diagnosed at localized versus advanced stages.
Longer nursing shifts tied to higher rates of patient incidents
Sep 28, 2023
Patient incidents included disruptive behavior and self-injury in both mental health and community hospitals.
Pharmacist-led intervention lowers HbA1c in type 2 diabetes
Sep 28, 2023
UCMyRx exposure was negatively linked to HbA1c but not to systolic BP among Hispanic patients with type 2 diabetes.
Living with low vision: AMD
By
Aaron Tutwiler
Sep 28, 2023
seniors living with AMD and other vision issues have a plethora of options available, from injectable treatments to assistive technologies and other developing medications.
Healthcare provider spending on IT and AI set to explode in the coming year, report says
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 28, 2023
A number of recent studies have indicated that healthcare providers are either prioritizing new technologies like AI or actively spending on them.
A new software tool enables healthcare providers to offer an early wage access option, which the developers believe will help with staff retention and avoid burnout.
New partnership aims to ‘transform’ senior living through real estate, care, tech
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 28, 2023
A Brentwood, TN, assisted living and memory care community is the launch point for a new partnership that aims to create an innovation center for technology and data solutions for the senior living industry...
Just 23 percent of US adults ‘definitely’ plan to get new COVID-19 vaccine
Sep 27, 2023
Interest is highest among those aged 65 years and older (64%) and among Democrats (70%).