A focus on staff helped several MI nursing homes limit the spread of COVID-19: study
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 20, 2020
Making changes to where and how staff work and increasing pay appear to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care. That’s according to a study published this month of approximately 215 residents...
Healthiest states for seniors: Minnesota can celebrate; Mississippi? Not so much
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2017
Minnesota is the healthiest state for older adults, and Mississippi is the least healthy, according to a new report from the United Health Foundation.
Insomnia may up risk for subjective memory decline in older adults
Sep 23, 2022
Middle-aged and older adults with insomnia were more likely to report memory decline over subsequent three years.
FDA approves new drug to help control severe asthma
Dec 23, 2021
Tezspire is unique in that it only targets thymic stromal lymphopoietin, the molecule involved in airway inflammation.
DOJ appeals court-ordered temporary stay of OSHA vaccine rule
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 11, 2021
After a three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new mandatory vaccination rules Saturday, the Department of Justice responded late Monday,...
Otterbein unveils new organization-wide brand identity
Jun 18, 2018
Otterbein SeniorLife is the new name of the former Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, based in Lebanon, OH. The change is part of a companywide rebranding effort that also includes a new logo and an updated...
Mather LifeWays unveils new name, logo, tagline as part of rebranding initiative
Oct 22, 2019
Evanston, IL-based Mather LifeWays has changed its name to Mather and unveiled a new logo and tagline as part of a rebranding initiative announced Monday.
Bill seeks to reduce fraud against seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2017
Two senators have introduced a bill with the goal of making it easier for financial institutions to report to authorities suspected fraud against older adults. Will the third time be the charm for the...
Assisted living owner to pay residents $3.35 million to close building
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 02, 2016
The owner of a Brooklyn, NY, assisted living building will pay its five remaining residents $533,333 each to vacate the premises by Aug. 31 and also will pay the estates of 11 former residents.
Best practices: Help make the move-in decision easy
By
Lauren Zimmerman Cook
Jun 11, 2018
These processes can help potential residents and their families make better-informed decisions about when is the right time for assisted living for themselves or their loved ones.