‘Unprecedented’ season sees vaccines for all three viruses affecting seniors
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 26, 2023
The nation is entering an “unprecedented vaccine season,” with the availability of vaccines for three viruses responsible for the most hospitalizations among older adults, according to Omnicare pharmacists.
Fighting the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2023
Two toolkits are out to help senior living providers and others address some of the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and falls.
Immune response not inferior with coadministration of COVID-19, flu shots
Sep 14, 2023
A similar immune response and no increase in the rate of reactogenicity events was seen with coadministration versus administering the COVID-19 vaccine alone.
Building owners must improve breathing conditions for our most vulnerable populations
By
Serene Almomen, PhD
Sep 14, 2023
The elderly — and all of us — deserve to know that the air we and our loved ones are breathing is safe and healthy.
Oseltamivir not linked to reduced risk for flu hospitalization
Jun 14, 2023
No reduced risk was seen among older patients or those at risk for hospitalization.
Big senior living stories of 2022
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2022
Here are some of the major stories that affected senior living providers in 2022.
US to release flu meds from national stockpile to ease shortages
Dec 21, 2022
The decision comes as the nation suffers from an unusually early and hard flu season, with about 9,300 deaths so far.
‘Tripledemic’ is hurting census growth: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2022
The pace of move-ins in senior housing and care organizations continued to hold steady, but a “triplememic” of viral respiratory infections is creating a disconnect between move-in rates and higher...
US health officials urge indoor masking in major cities as ‘tripledemic’ rages
Dec 12, 2022
During the past few weeks, COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus have made millions of Americans ill.
Feds urge vaccination as ‘tripledemic’ hits more Americans
Dec 05, 2022
Vaccination will be key to keeping patients healthy through the winter holidays.