Court rejects industry challenge to generator mandate
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2017
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) scored a victory over senior living providers, when an appellate court Thursday rejected their challenge to emergency rules requiring generator installations.
An easier and cheaper way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease may be on the way
By
John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2020
A simple blood test might soon be all that’s needed to confirm Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
California appeals court reinstates assisted-suicide law
By
John O'Connor
Nov 29, 2018
Assisted suicide is legal again in California. At least for now.
Wages rising in senior living, and elsewhere
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2018
If it seems you are paying staff more lately, it’s probably because you are. Wages for all U.S. workers rose by 2.9% between September 2017 and September 2018, according to new Labor Department figures.
Resident’s death leads to facility closing
By
John O'Connor
Jun 06, 2017
A Florida assisted living facility is closing its doors, thanks largely to a report that all but blamed the community for a resident’s death.
Exercise reduces risk for Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
One of the best ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in old age is to remain physically active in the preceding years, Finnish researchers recently discovered.
Employers gain more sway in determining religious accommodations
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
Although employees are entitled to religious accommodation, they are not entitled to accommodation by choice, according to a recent court ruling.
Seniors more prepared for pandemic but also more lonely
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2020
How are seniors nationwide faring one month into social distancing? The results paint a mixed picture, according to a survey by TheSeniorList.
Social engagement helps slow cognitive decline: study
By
John O'Connor
Dec 06, 2016
Here’s yet another reason for senior living organizations to tout the social interaction they provide: such activities may help delay the onset of cognitive decline.
Statins may help reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
Drugs frequently prescribed to treat high cholesterol might also help reduce the odds a person will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a new examination of Medicare data has found.