Almost 30 percent of COVID-19 patients develop ‘long COVID’
May 02, 2022
Factors independently associated with PASC include hospitalization for COVID-19, having diabetes and higher body mass index.
AlerisLife names interim CEO to replace Katie Potter, begins operational review
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
AlerisLife (formerly Five Star Senior Living) announced Monday morning that Katie Potter has resigned as president and CEO and that Chief Financial Officer Jeff Leer has been appointed to succeed her on...
USPSTF: Do not start low-dose aspirin to prevent CVD in 60+
Apr 26, 2022
For those aged 40 to 59 years, the decision to initiate low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of CVD should be individualized.
Nearby greenspace tied to lower stroke risk
Apr 20, 2022
The findings were independent of socioeconomic status.
Achieving treatment goals in T2DM can up life expectancy
Apr 19, 2022
Life expectancy gains were seen with reducing HbA1c, SBP, LDL-C and BMI among individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Older adults’ failure to plan is an opportunity for senior living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2022
Older adults say they want to age in place, but very few have done much to prepare to do so, according to a new survey. That lack of planning, however, may present an opportunity for senior living providers.
Workplace ‘major driver’ of COVID infections in long-term care staff: study
By
Ron Rajecki
Apr 18, 2022
The workplace is a “major driver” of COVID-19 infections among long-term care and other healthcare workers, according to the results of a new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control....
Healthcare personnel more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 at work
Apr 14, 2022
HCP cases were more likely to report healthcare exposures and were less likely to report household/community exposures.
People in the news, April 12
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 12, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at Asbury, Benchmark Senior Living, Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, Cypress Cove, Distinctive Living, Enseo, GMK Associates, McGriff, Monarch Communities, National...
How to adapt to serve the next generation of seniors
By
Lynne Moore
Apr 11, 2022
Q: Will the senior living industry be able to successfully adapt to serve the next generation of seniors entering the prospect pipeline? A: Yes, but it will require new approaches and housing products...