Committee advances Older Americans Act reauthorization to full Senate
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2024
The Older Americans Act cleared another hurdle on its path to reauthorization on Wednesday and now heads to the full Senate for a vote.
New practices, strategies help improve life for those with dementia, caregivers: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2024
New practices and strategies are helping senior living communities improve the everyday lives of residents living with dementia and their caregivers, according to a new report from Sodexo that aims to...
Trust in nonprofits rebounding after four years of decline
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 02, 2024
After four years of decline, trust in nonprofit organizations is trending up, according to a recently released report about a survey by the Independent Sector.
FDA warns of accidental overdoses from compounded versions of Ozempic
Jul 30, 2024
(HealthDay News) — People taking compounded versions of Ozempic have been overdosing on the drug, the US Food and Drug Administration warns. These ODs typically are due to miscommunications or miscalculations...
Certain Abbott blood sugar monitors may give incorrect readings
Jul 26, 2024
“Abbott has recently identified a small number of FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors that may provide incorrect high glucose readings, which if undetected may pose a potential health risk for people living...
Boar’s Head recall tied to listeria expands to 7 million more pounds of deli meat
Jul 31, 2024
“Listeria is especially harmful to people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or with weakened immune systems,” the FDA said.
Clif Porter sees ‘huge’ opportunities and ‘some level of trepidation’ for assisted living as...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2024
As Clif Porter prepares to become the next president and CEO of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, he sees good things ahead for assisted living providers, but he...
Variety of digital apps aid mental health symptoms in adults
Jul 22, 2024
The authors say that digital interventions may aid patients waiting for care.
Good Samaritan’s pending deal for second portfolio helps it close on midway point of massive reorganization
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 29, 2024
Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society will be on the ground in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas this week, beginning the transition of another dozen long-term care facilities to new operators...
Temperature extremes tied to higher rates of Missed primary care appointments
Jul 25, 2024
Increased rates of missed appointments were seen for temperatures 89 degrees F.