Save on entry fee for 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards through tomorrow
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2023
The standard nomination deadline for the McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards is tomorrow, Oct. 20. Nominators can benefit from a reduced entry fee by submitting their entries before midnight.
FDA proposes ban on formaldehyde in hair straighteners over health dangers
Oct 18, 2023
Recent research has helped raise awareness about the potential dangers of using chemical hair relaxers.
Million hearts model cuts five-year heart attack, stroke risk in at-risk patients
Oct 18, 2023
Improved outcomes were seen, with no significant changes in Medicare spending.
New sensor innovations use heat and sound to improve falls detection capabilities
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 17, 2023
Newly announced sensor tech uses thermal imaging and sound, respectively, to track issues related to cognitive and physical decline.
Affordability tops retirement community wish list for older adults, operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2023
Inflation isn’t just hitting prospective senior living residents looking for the best value in a retirement community. It’s also hitting operators, leaving fewer options available.
Pinnacle Awards standard nomination deadline a week away
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2023
The standard nomination deadline for the McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards is Friday, Oct. 20 — a week away.
CareTrust REIT implements ‘green lease’ strategy
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 13, 2023
A new “green lease” strategy is one of the efforts highlighted in CareTrust REIT’s third annual corporate sustainability report, released Wednesday.
Biosensor company on a mission to plug leaks from failed IV insertion
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A health tech company that makes biosensors for IV insertions is hoping to significantly expand its market this fall.
$35,000 sign-on bonuses offered for RNs in Bassett Healthcare Network
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2023
Cooperstown, NY-based Bassett Healthcare, which includes two skilled nursing facilities and an enriched housing/assisted living residence, is upping the ante for 90 days to attract workers.
Mease Life affiliates with Acts Retirement–Life Communities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2023
Continuing care retirement community Mease Life of Dunedin, FL, and Fort Washington, PA-based Acts Retirement-Life Communities have finalized their affiliation after signing a letter of intent in April...