Consumption of ultraprocessed foods, diet quality, the Planetary Health Diet Index.
Generation after Baby Boom especially concerned about financial stability in retirement, study finds
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 18, 2024
Fifty-one percent of pre-retirees aged 50 or more years, as well as some retired Americans, are considering delaying or coming out of retirement, according to the results of a new survey from F&G Annuities...
A fourth of Americans over age 50 are caregivers for family, friends
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 07, 2024
One in four Americans aged 50 or more years are caring for a family member or friend, according to the results of a new poll from the University of Michigan.
Affordable senior housing thrust into spotlight as advocates press lawmakers to address shortfalls
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 24, 2024
The lack of affordable senior housing in the United States is the focus of two separate efforts this week by advocates for the senior living industry, with both calling for the allocation of more federal...
Extended-release oral ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression
Jul 17, 2024
Excellent tolerability was seen, with no changes in blood pressure, minimal reports of sedation and minimal dissociation.
Aspirin-linked reduction in CRC risk varies with lifestyle score
Aug 06, 2024
A greater absolute risk reduction was seen in those with less healthy lifestyles.
New report calls for more research on women’s health issues
Jul 12, 2024
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine analysis noted that women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression and osteoporosis.
Meet Angel Loyd, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Adam Healy
Jul 19, 2024
Angel Loyd, regional manager at Bridges Health in Oklahoma City, is a Veteran VIP honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
LifeLoop acquires Linked Senior, adding 600 senior living communities as customers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 19, 2024
Denver-based LifeLoop has acquired resident engagement platform Linked Senior and added it to its own software platform, LifeLoop announced on Thursday.
State budget has ‘positive steps’ but does not do enough for providers, residents, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
Senior living industry advocates in Pennsylvania say they are encouraged by steps to support older adults evident in the recently passed state budget, but they say much more needs to be done to support...