OSHA meeting gets testy when talk turns to injury incentive programs
By
John O'Connor
Mar 17, 2016
Pending Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations that are likely to discourage the use of injury incentive programs were both blasted and defended at a March 10 public meeting.
‘Super Seniors’ can thank their well-placed genes
By
John O'Connor
Dec 21, 2015
Why do some people live to be 100 or older? Healthy living and good fortune certainly factor in. But so too does the right DNA, according to a study published in PLOS Genetics.
Residents in some states more likely to be healthy
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2015
The health of your residents may be influenced by which state you are in, according to an annual report issued by United Health Foundation and the American Public Health Association.
Professor: Elderly segregation may not be so bad
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2015
Many analysts predict that future senior living communities need to focus more on intergenerational living. Stephen Golant is not one of them.
Oversight rules vary by state, report finds
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2015
Training requirements for residential care workers vary dramatically across the nation, a new report finds. Ten states have no rules on the books.
Tablets making seniors more tech savvy
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2015
Recent research has shown the use of tablet computers among elders has helped them break the barrier of the “digital divide.”
CDC strains to improve next flu vaccine
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2015
Next season’s flu vaccination is being tweaked for broader protection due to last year’s inconsistent coverage of influenza strains, U.S. health officials announced.
Food for thought in dementia battle
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2015
Could a resident’s chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease be influenced by what that person eats?
Leaders pushing for greater tech role
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Members of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) recently joined federal agency leaders and industry experts to push for the adoption of health information technology by senior living operators.
‘Super Agers’ may offer new insights
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Often referred to as “Super Agers,” sharp-thinking seniors close to either side of 100 have brains that could yield changes in memory care and treatment for diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s,...