Senior living will grow at skilled care’s expense through 2021, report predicts
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
Senior living operators can look forward to growth in the coming years, largely at the expense of their skilled-care competitors. So suggests a new report that sizes up the seniors housing and care sector.
High-sugar diet is linked to frailty risk
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2018
Frailty is a common problem facing many older adults. The challenge can be made worse by a high-sugar diet, a new study finds.
Following delay, Kindred shareholders approve Humana deal
By
John O'Connor
Apr 06, 2018
Kindred Healthcare shareholders have approved a sale to Humana and two private equity firms. The action will expedite Kindred’s merger with a large insurer.
Implants may help delay cognitive decline, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2018
Implants that deliver deep brain stimulation may help people with Alzheimer’s disease retain independence longer, a new study asserts.
Report: Some residents at risk for a new kind of religious discrimination
By
John O'Connor
Dec 18, 2017
Revised laws and policies exempting religious organizations from anti-discrimination provisions are taking a toll on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders, a new report claims.
Hearing loss a possible sign of Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2017
Senior living residents who experience age-related hearing loss may be at a higher risk for dementia and cognitive decline, Irish researchers have found.
SEIU settles lawsuit over dues-deduction practices
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2020
The Service Employees International Union has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over dues deduction practices that affect home care workers.
Kindred at Home discriminated against a disabled employee: EEOC lawsuit
By
John O'Connor
Sep 25, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Kindred at Home’s parent company, alleging disability discrimination and retaliation against a worker.
Home care briefs for Thursday, Sept. 24
By
John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2020
Top Choice Home Care opening second location … Dakota Home Care opens new office in Fargo … Improved home care services coming for Missouri’s Medicaid recipients … Why medical supply shortages...
In-home chemo infusion poses numerous health risks, groups insist
By
John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2020
Although many healthcare professionals see a bright future for telehealth and expanded care in home care settings, oncology groups are drawing the line at chemotherapy infusions.