Rates of COVID-19, severe illness lower with BNT162b2 booster dose
Dec 09, 2021
A second study shows a reduction in the rate of death due to COVID-19 with a booster dose of BNT162b2 (Pfizer–BioNTech).
Sabra ‘completely committed’ to senior living, ‘actively reviewing’ $2 billion in deals
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 06, 2021
Sabra Health Care REIT President and CEO Rick Matros said Thursday that the real estate investment trust remains “completely committed to continuing to grow in senior housing,” despite its decision,...
COVID-19 vaccine coverage in U.S. highest among those 65 and older
Jun 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine coverage is 80% among those aged 65 years and older, whereas 34% of those aged 18 to 39 years report having received a COVID-19 vaccine, according to two studies published in the June...
As vaccination continues, industry faces challenges
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2021
Field confronts distribution problems along with attitudinal resistance related to COVID-19 vaccines.
Long-term care provider cites ‘moral and ethical duty’ to residents in mandating employee coronavirus...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 05, 2021
As long-term care staff member COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to lag nationally, an Ohio provider is joining a growing industry trend of mandating employee vaccination out of a sense of “moral and...
More news for Friday, April 23
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2021
Masonicare will require employee vaccination against COVID-19 … Connecticut assisted living associations among 44 organizations opposing package of workplace mandates … New York assisted living communities...
Louisiana’s home care agencies now battling two fronts: pandemic, hurricane damage
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 31, 2021
As Hurricane Ida left a path of destruction in her wake Monday morning, Louisiana Home Care Association CEO Warren Hebert was busy reaching out to members to assess damage.
4.4 million Americans have gotten updated COVID-19 boosters
Sep 23, 2022
Public health officials expect the demand for the new booster to surge in the next few weeks.
FDA panel supports Moderna booster shot for older adults, people at high risk
Oct 14, 2021
Panelists recommended that everyone aged 65 years or older who received the two-dose Moderna regimen get a third dose.
Vaccine effectiveness high for preventing COVID-19 hospitalization
Sep 15, 2021
Vaccine effectiveness was 86% against COVID-19 hospitalization overall and was significantly lower among adults aged 75 years and older versus those aged 18 to 74 years (76% versus 89%).