Self-insured health plans more likely to be offered by small and medium-sized employers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2023
Small and medium-sized employers are more likely to offer self-insured health plans than are larger companies, according to a research report published this week by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
Recognition grows of the essential role of nutrition management in senior living
By
Tracy Blazer
Aug 31, 2023
The model for nutrition management and dietary support in senior living communities is approaching a critical impasse.
Proposed overtime rule would worsen workforce, resident access issues, provider groups fear
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2023
A Labor Department-proposed rule that would make approximately 3.6 million more salaried workers and so-called highly compensated employees eligible for overtime pay is “ill-timed” and would worsen...
Private employment up in August, highlighting strong post-pandemic outlook: ADP report
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 31, 2023
Private employers added 177,000 jobs for the month, and pay was up year-over-year, highlighting a steadying trend of post-pandemic recovery, according to an ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
ESC: Adverse outcomes increased with suboptimal adherence to aspirin after MI
Aug 28, 2023
The risk increased for recurrent MI, ischemic stroke or death with suboptimal adherence through eight years after MI.
Operational design for a dementia-focused future
By
Mimi DeVinney
Aug 28, 2023
An increasing number of providers of services for seniors will be required to serve people with dementia and their caregivers across all levels of care. Aligning all facets of operations to serve this...
Buoyed by occupancy success, Thrive plans growth in active adult
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2023
Some senior living operators continue to rebuild occupancy in the wake of the pandemic, but three Thrive Senior Living communities have achieved 100% occupancy — with one community at full capacity for...
Virtual reality helps nursing students train with ‘enthusiasm,’ as studies highlight its popularity
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 23, 2023
The use of VR for training nurses has been “extensively implemented” over the past 15 years, a new bibliometric study affirms.
Visual cue company laser-focused on partnering with eldercare facilities to expand market
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 22, 2023
A tech startup is starting to partner with more long-term care spaces for their laser-projection cueing device for falls prevention.
Physical therapy app OneStep takes new strides for senior communities
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 22, 2023
A recent partnership between a rehab provider and digital care platform OneStep highlights the latter’s efforts to make inroads within senior living.