Ensign, Omega optimistic about paths to sustained long-term growth
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 03, 2022
Although workforce challenges and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to disrupt the long-term care industry, Ensign Group and Omega Healthcare Investors executives said that the companies...
Wearing an activity tracker may promote physical activity
Aug 02, 2022
A review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggests that use of activity trackers is effective for increasing walking and reducing body weight.
People in the news, Aug. 2
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 02, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news from Epoch Senior Living, Erickson Senior Living, the Florida Senior Living Association, the Gerontological Society of America, Harbor Retirement Associates, LeadingAge...
Meet Joylin Nation, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Max Bachmann
Aug 02, 2022
Learn more about Joylin Nation, chief operating officer for Principle LTC, Kinston, NC.
Meet Lena Robinson, 2022 Spirit Award winner
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 02, 2022
Learn more about Lena Robinson, lead CNA/medication technician, Benchmark Senior Living, Brighton, MA.
Disparities seen in left ventricular assist device use for heart failure in seniors
Aug 01, 2022
The authors say that disparities in left ventricular assist device use by race and sex likely are driven by clinician decision-making.
Supplement manufacturers often ignore FDA warning letters
Aug 01, 2022
Twenty-nine percent of products targeted in FDA warning letters remained available for purchase online at a mean of six years later.
Reformulated booster shots ready by September, White House says
Jul 29, 2022
The Biden administration is working on contracts for the reformulated booster doses.
Health-related quality of life on the decline preceding initiation of dialysis for seniors
Jul 29, 2022
In the year following the start of dialysis, stabilization with mean changes of +2 and –2 were seen in mental and physical component summaries.
Treasury expands flexibilities in state COVID-19 relief dollars for affordable housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 29, 2022
Updated federal guidance released Wednesday expanded the use of federal COVID-19 relief funds for affordable housing, providing additional flexibilities for how states and local governments use those funds.
