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Analysis: Senior living operators have leverage in efforts to save healthcare dollars
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 05, 2020
SAN DIEGO — A new analysis makes a case for senior living operators to leverage the value of their settings to work with payers and healthcare providers to improve resident health and save the healthcare...
Healthy workplaces must include mental health programming, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 25, 2023
Everyone wants to see COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, but the pandemic has left lasting effects in the form of a surge in reported levels of psychological distress. That surge has left employers looking...
Lawsuit claims Poppi Soda not as gut-healthy as company says
Jun 04, 2024
The lawsuit claims that the drinks contain only around 2 grams of the prebiotic agave inulin fiber, which it said isn’t enough to make any difference in gut health.
This long-term care provider keeps the lights on without throwing sleep cycles off
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
Special lighting systems can help maintain seniors’ circadian rhythms and sleep cycles, one LTC operator says.
Remote monitoring technology reduces hospital admissions from nursing homes
By
Christine Birkner
May 30, 2023
One group of nursing homes used remote monitoring tools that reduced residents’ doctor’s visits, ambulance trips and hospital admissions.
Medicare Advantage benefits that help seniors age in place may be underutilized
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 28, 2021
While more Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are offering supplemental benefits to help seniors age in place, many beneficiaries aren’t using them.
Health-focused Belmont Village, Baptist Health joint venture tops out in Florida
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 29, 2022
Construction on a joint venture between Belmont Village Senior Living and Baptist Health South Florida topped out Thursday. Belmont Village Senior Living Coral Gables, a 10-story, 350,000-square-foot...
‘Forgotten middle’ near-retirees worse off than prior generations, will need stronger supports in...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2024
Members of the relatively neglected “forgotten middle” group of near-retirees are worse off in health and finances than their counterparts from more than two decades ago and are going to need stronger...
Study finds ‘digital divide’ with internet use among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Some older adults may be missing out on the health and wellness benefits that can result from internet use, according to the results of a newly published study, who noted a “digital divide.”