Despite new research suggesting that a majority of U.S. adults — 56% — now embrace using a connected device at home to monitor health and share data with caregivers, telemedicine might not be the savior...
As coronavirus spreads, operators gird for additional cases
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John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases nationwide surged past the 100 mark Tuesday, while contributing to at least a half dozen deaths. Federal officials are urging calm as industry groups scramble to give members...
Highly decorated veteran’s medals may have been stolen
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John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2018
A Kansas family is looking for answers while grieving the loss of their loved one. The resident’s military awards are missing from a storage facility near the senior living community in Hutchinson,...
Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds
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John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2018
At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that...
More payoffs from social networking
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John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2015
Residents in senior living settings experienced multiple cognitive and emotional benefits from being trained in how to use social media, according to findings from a “landmark” study in the...
Residents in some states more likely to be healthy
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2015
The health of your residents may be influenced by which state you are in, according to an annual report issued by United Health Foundation and the American Public Health Association.
New law’s provision may encourage many operators to change insurance coverage
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2016
President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act into law earlier this week. Tucked away in the omnibus package is a provision that should help many senior living operators.
Night shift work can have grave consequences: draft report
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John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2018
Those who regularly work night shifts know it can throw off their body clocks. But a new study suggests the consequences can be far more severe.
Updated OSHA guidelines target workplace safety, health
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2016
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated its Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs guidelines.
Feds promise to enhance industry oversight in wake of GAO report
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2018
Responding to a report that cites lax state oversight, federal officials said they will begin to monitor potentially dangerous incidents at senior living communities more closely.