Researcher eyes assisted living as base for testing AI-powered dementia screening technology
By
Adam Healy
Aug 15, 2024
Growing enrollment in Medicare Advantage shows no signs of slowing down, according to a new analysis by KFF.
Study shows long-term care costs are older adults’ No. 1 health concern, but expert says no help in...
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 16, 2024
The No. 1 health-related concern of older Americans is the cost of long-term care, but experts say there’s little political will to tackle the problem.
Bowers named editor of McKnight’s Senior Living
Jul 10, 2019
Lois A. Bowers has been promoted to the position of editor of McKnight’s Senior Living.
Risks for mortality, adverse heart, kidney events lower with tirzepatide for T2DM
Aug 12, 2024
The risks for all-cause mortality, adverse cardiovascular events, acute kidney injury and adverse kidney events were lower versus GLP-1 RA.
Bowers takes top honors for writing
Jun 28, 2021
McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers took top honors Thursday evening at the Press Club of Cleveland’s 43rd All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards, winning first place in the Trade Publications...
FDA approves updated COVID shots for fall
Aug 22, 2024
Updated shots to shield against COVID-19 infection were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
Many US adults lost trust in physicians, hospitals during pandemic
Aug 06, 2024
Lower levels of trust were tied to significantly lower odds of COVID-19 and flu vaccination.
Bowers wins 4 journalism awards
Aug 11, 2020
McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers won four awards for writing on Friday night at the Press Club of Cleveland’s 42nd annual All Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards. The ceremony was conducted...
Court cites Civil War-era statute in decision that could lead to lawsuits against companies that hire...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 14, 2024
A recent federal appeals court ruling could result in more discrimination lawsuits filed by US citizens against companies that hire holders of temporary visas, according to one attorney.
CDC presents provisional mortality data for 2023 in the United States
Aug 08, 2024
The number of deaths from COVID-19 was 68.9% lower than in 2022.
