Food for thought: Mediterranean diet may combat depression
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2019
A diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fish oil and nuts over sugar and saturated fats may be good for more than residents’ physical wellbeing. It may also help ward off symptoms of depression, Australian...
Pets can ease depression and loneliness after loss of a spouse, study finds
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John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2019
The companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults, Florida State University researchers have found.
Labor board proposes more changes to union elections
By
John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2019
The National Labor Relations Board is proposing several changes that are intended to make it easier for workers to remove a labor union representing a bargaining unit.
Investor interest in senior living is likely to remain robust, survey finds
By
John O'Connor
Jul 03, 2019
Celebrations marking new construction have become increasingly common in the senior living sector, thanks to a robust infusion of consumer demand and working capital.
Blood test could track whether Alzheimer’s drugs are working
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2019
A simple blood test might reveal whether medications being used to treat Alzheimer’s disease are actually working, scientists have found.
HCBS protections about to run out at the end of the month for some married couples
By
John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2019
Many married couples receiving care through home- and community-based options might lose their Medicaid coverage by the end of the month. That’s because a three-month extension of the program’s “spousal...
Compounds found in green tea and carrots may help reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms
By
John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2019
The latest tool in the fight against Alzheimer’s might be a cup of tea and a slice of carrot cake. Researchers at the University of California recently found that compounds in green tea and carrots reversed...
Resident who kissed woman in iconic WWII photo dies at 95
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John O'Connor
Feb 20, 2019
When the iconic photo known as “ The Kiss” was taken, Mendoza was on leave in New York City.
Senior living operators (mostly) escape deep freeze
By
John O'Connor
Feb 04, 2019
All things considered, the sector paid a relatively small price for some of the coldest weather to hit much of the nation in decades.
‘Death with dignity’ measure re-introduced
By
John O'Connor
Jan 31, 2019
Doctors would be allowed to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill people in Maryland under legislation that was introduced in the Maryland state legislature.