Life plan community outlook ‘deteriorating’ in 2023: Fitch Ratings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 07, 2022
The outlook for continuing care retirement / life plan communities is “deteriorating” due to continued labor challenges and a “softening broader economy.” That’s according to a newly released...
Employer-based treatment programs could reduce absenteeism, be ‘powerful ally’ against substance...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 07, 2022
ho use opioids and other substances are more likely to miss work. Employers that promote employee treatment programs are able to reduce absenteeism, according to a recent Boston University study.
Study explores impact of FDA approval of aducanumab on trial participation
Dec 06, 2022
Individuals who were independently aware of the FDA decision demonstrated a reduced willingness to participate.
Review links hearing aid devices with reduced cognitive decline
Dec 06, 2022
Further, the use of devices is linked to a 3% improvement in cognitive test scores in the short term.
More news for Tuesday, Dec. 6
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2022
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation invests $400,000 in 24 workforce grants … Merger targets strengthening assisted living … FCC opens applications for $5M internet pilot program for affordable senior...
United States to end mpox public health emergency in January
Dec 05, 2022
More than 29,000 Americans contracted the virus, and 17 died during, an outbreak that started earlier this year.
Legalization of medical marijuana beneficial for cancer patients
Dec 05, 2022
A reduction was seen in the rate of one or more opioid days and in the rate of one or more pain-related hospital events.
Bevacizumab, aflibercept compared for neovascular AMD
Dec 05, 2022
At the end of one year, the likelihood of being weaned off treatment was higher for eyes treated with aflibercept versus bevacizumab.
Poor sleep tied to urinary, prostate symptoms
Dec 05, 2022
The association was especially strong among the elderly male population.
19 percent worried they can’t afford senior living due to inflation: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
Almost 19% of respondents to a recent survey said that they are concerned that inflation will not allow them to continue to afford senior living or home care.