Gabapentinoids linked to increased risk for severe exacerbation in COPD
Jan 16, 2024
Compared with matched nonusers, gabapentinoid users have an increased risk across indications of epilepsy, neuropathic pain and other chronic pain.
Court rules in favor of CCRC in class action entrance fee case alleging consumer fraud
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 16, 2024
A provision in state law cited in a class action lawsuit against a continuing care retirement community only applies to food-related fraud and, therefore, cannot be used by residents and families to secure...
More news for Tuesday, Jan. 16
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 16, 2024
LeadingAge focuses on new strategic plan, opportunities … Iowa offers best access to older adult care: study … HumanGood receives $26M in affordable housing green retrofit program grants … Affordable...
People in the news, Jan. 16
Jan 16, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at BHI Senior Living, Hebrew SeniorLife, HumanGood, Integral Senior Living, LCB Senior Living and Plunkett Raysich Architects.
HumanGood awarded $26.48 million to fund ‘green’ efforts at 3 communities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 16, 2024
Three of HumanGood’s affordable senior housing communities have received a total of $26.48 million in grants under the first wave of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Green and Resilient...
American Healthcare REIT board remains neutral on unsolicited tender offer this time
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 16, 2024
The American Healthcare REIT Board of Directors is neutral on an unsolicited third-party bid mini-tender offer from Comrit Investments 1, according to a filing Thursday with the Securities and Exchange...
New alert system makes sure seniors with hearing impairment receive emergency warnings loud and clear
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
A new emergency alert system targets seniors who are hard of hearing, combining bright flashing lights and louder-than-normal alarms.
Digital tool for helping caregivers of dementia patients gets $3.5 million grant
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
University researchers are testing a new digital tool that has been designed to help caregivers of people living with dementia.
Accelerated pace of change will continue for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 04, 2024
The senior housing and care industry has experienced an accelerated pace of change over the past decade — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic — in areas including technology adoption, workforce...
Center to focus on addressing access, quality inequities in LTSS, rehabilitation
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 04, 2024
Improving health-related quality of life for people living with disabilities and chronic conditions is the goal of a new center that will train scientists to address access and quality inequities in rehabilitation...