Aging into Medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes
Jul 17, 2024
Quarterly out-of-pocket costs increased by approximately $23, on average, after age 65.
Be innovative to reap rewards from HHVBP model, experts tell home care providers
By
Adam Healy
Jul 25, 2024
Competition in the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing model is heating up, so providers should embrace change, new technology and innovative practices to optimize their financial rewards, home care consultants...
Osteoarthritis tied to higher risk for developing long-term multimorbidity
Jul 17, 2024
Those with osteoarthritis face a nearly threefold higher risk for belonging to more severe multimorbidity trajectories over 20 years.
Air pollution exposure tied to higher likelihood of lost independence among seniors
Jul 12, 2024
The findings show the strongest associations for traffic-related air pollution.
Generation after Baby Boom especially concerned about financial stability in retirement, study finds
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 18, 2024
Fifty-one percent of pre-retirees aged 50 or more years, as well as some retired Americans, are considering delaying or coming out of retirement, according to the results of a new survey from F&G Annuities...
10 tips for working with the media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2024
Here are 10 tips for working with the media, in crisis situations and other times, too—positive or negative.
Extended-release oral ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression
Jul 17, 2024
Excellent tolerability was seen, with no changes in blood pressure, minimal reports of sedation and minimal dissociation.
Meet Angel Loyd, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Adam Healy
Jul 19, 2024
Angel Loyd, regional manager at Bridges Health in Oklahoma City, is a Veteran VIP honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
LifeLoop acquires Linked Senior, adding 600 senior living communities as customers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 19, 2024
Denver-based LifeLoop has acquired resident engagement platform Linked Senior and added it to its own software platform, LifeLoop announced on Thursday.
State budget has ‘positive steps’ but does not do enough for providers, residents, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
Senior living industry advocates in Pennsylvania say they are encouraged by steps to support older adults evident in the recently passed state budget, but they say much more needs to be done to support...