U.S. monkeypox cases decline, but health officials worry about reaching minorities
Sep 15, 2022
In response, the White House has opened up a new monkeypox vaccine equity pilot program, aimed at expanding vaccine access to communities of color.
Report: LTC market tops $300 billion
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 29, 2016
The long-term care market reached $305 billion in 2015, according to healthcare market research firm Kalorama Information, with no slowdown in sight.
More news for Monday, March 6
Mar 05, 2017
Mystery traders made millions illegally on Softbank-Fortress deal, SEC says … Sensory room improves quality of life for those with dementia … One man’s quest to embrace his Alzheimer’s...
Senior living company, CEO on hook for $709,000 in wage law violations and penalties
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2019
A California senior living company and its former CEO are jointly liable for almost $709,000 in underpaid minimum wage, overtime and contract wages to 48 workers as well as other expenses and penalties,...
More news for Monday, Dec. 7
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 07, 2015
As aging population grows, so do robotic health aides … America’s largest retirement community is embracing healthcare driven by family doctors, not specialists … Through the fog of Alzheimer’s...
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Jan 27, 2016
Physician assistant home visits significantly reduce hospital readmissions after heart surgery … Cool spaces: Mansion Courts at Judson Park … Torment, bullying of Alzheimer’s resident...
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Apr 04, 2018
Medicare Advantage revisions expand benefits to non-medical services and supplies … Eating more protein may not benefit older men … A hipper replacement for senior living? These sleek new apartments...
Physical, cognitive activity linked to cognitive reserve
Jul 22, 2022
The associations are more pronounced in women, and APOE4 carrier status attenuates associations among women.
Senior living operator ordered to pay $8.5 million for ‘systemic, egregious’ wage theft violations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 22, 2021
The owner of six California residential care facilities for the elderly must pay $8.5 million in citations over “systemic and egregious” wage theft violations after the state upheld an earlier finding.
Wall Street took another hit Monday despite a historic commitment by the Federal Reserve to buy as much government-backed debt as needed to keep financial markets functioning. The central bank unrolled...