American Healthcare REIT announces public offering of 14.5 million shares of common stock … Blueprint advises on sale of Philadelphia-area senior living community … McShane completes affordable senior...
FDA expands use of breast cancer drug Kisqali
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
The medication already was approved for advanced disease.
LeadingAge ‘mystified’ that senior living is missing from framework for National Plan on Aging
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
Calling residential care communities such as assisted living a “vital member” of their communities, LeadingAge said it was “mystified” by its lack of inclusion in the strategic framework for a...
‘Youville Puzzlers’ piece together tapestry of collaboration and companionship
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Foster Stubbs
Sep 18, 2024
Dan Leclerc started the “Youville Puzzlers” with his fellow resident, Jillian Aguilar, after bonding over their shared experience as teachers. Since then, the puzzle posse has taken off in the community....
HHS announces $19 million to build long-term care, acute care nurse workforce
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2024
The federal government on Tuesday announced $19 million in funding to five schools to help educate nurses to work in long-term care and acute healthcare settings.
Survey reveals knowledge gap in long-term care planning among income groups
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Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
A new survey reveals that 77% of upper-income consumers are familiar with long-term care insurance, compared with only 67% of middle-income consumers, highlighting a significant knowledge gap in long-term...
Senior living and care workforce faces mental, physical health challenges: report
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Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
One in four frontline workers in senior living and care report that their current physical health is affected negatively by adverse childhood experiences, according to a new report.
Personality tied to cardiovascular disease risk with type 2 diabetes
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HealthDay News
Sep 17, 2024
A lower diligence level was linked to the risk for new cardiovascular disease, but a healthy lifestyle still was beneficial.
Personalized concierge medicine without the cost is target of active adult development company
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
A national real estate development, construction and advisory firm is launching what it says is the “next evolutionary phase” in senior living, introducing “proactive aging” into the active adult...
Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about COVID-19 vaccination,...