Technology investments meant to ‘improve resident experience’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 07, 2022
New air purification technology being installed in ALG Senior’s managed communities is a game-changer for the industry, according to a company executive.
Deaths prevented with increasing physical activity quantified
Feb 04, 2022
Decreases of 6.9, 13 and 16.9% were seen in the number of deaths per year with increases of 10, 20 or 30 minutes moderate-to-vigorous physical activity/day, respectively.
$140 million Ilumin formed by merger of 3 Pennsylvania long-term care providers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 04, 2022
Pennsylvania senior living and care providers Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, Garden Spot Communities and Liberty Lutheran Services will affiliate under the umbrella of a new parent company named...
Trials show promise for intravitreal faricimab in retinal disease
Feb 02, 2022
Faricimab was noninferior to aflibercept for visual acuity gains in neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.
50 National Guard members activated to help Utah LTC facilities, hospitals ease staffing shortages
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 03, 2022
The Utah National Guard’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force has activated approximately 50 service members statewide, according to Tuesday’s official statement from the National Guard. The move is meant to...
Midlife cardiac structure and its change linked to cognition
Feb 02, 2022
A 25-year increase in left ventricular mass was linked to lower cognition on most tests; an increase in LAV was linked to lower global cognition.
Long-term care industry veteran plans to invest up to $40 million annually in ‘real solution’ to...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2022
Workforce shortages have been an issue for senior living and other long-term care providers for more than 20 years. But the pandemic finally prompted one senior living professional to put his money where...
2002 to 2014 saw increase in hypertensive crisis hospitalizations
Feb 01, 2022
The increase in crisis hospitalizations was steady for men and women; a decrease was seen in the odds of death during these crises.
Weight loss in adulthood tied to reduced risk of colorectal adenoma
Feb 01, 2022
Weight loss from age 20 to age 55 to 74 years was linked to reduced risk, especially for those who were overweight or obese.
Prevalence of melatonin supplement use increased over time
Feb 01, 2022
1999-2000 to 2017-2018 saw an increase in reported prevalence of melatonin use across sex and age groups. A concern is that products sometimes contain more of the ingredient than specified on the label.