Vitamin D supplements, cod liver oil do not reduce COVID-19 risk
Sep 08, 2022
Two studies show no significant difference in the risk for COVID-19 or in four coprimary end points, including SARS-CoV-2 and serious COVID-19.
$1.2 billion healthcare worker bonus program targets employee retention
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 08, 2022
After announcing a $1.2 billion healthcare worker bonus program in early August, New York state has updated its program guidance and extended the grace period for submitting claims during the first vesting...
Where to find real answers about the state of senior living
By
John O'Connor
Sep 08, 2022
We’re getting mixed signals about the health of the senior living sector these days. Which camp is right? We may get answers next week.
‘Red-hot inflation’ drives senior living asking rates to record high
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 08, 2022
Senior living asking rates were driven to record highs in June compared with the previous year, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in response to “red-hot inflation,” according to Omar Zahraoui,...
HCBS direct care workforce growth outpaces assisted living, nursing home workforce growth
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 08, 2022
The direct care workforce has added 1.5 million new jobs, going from 3.2 million to 4.7 million, over the past decade, according to a new report by PHI. Home- and community based services direct care workforce...
Plasma viral antigen linked to baseline severity of COVID-19
Sep 07, 2022
High levels of plasma viral antigen are linked to outcomes such as worse pulmonary status and longer time to hospital discharge.
Inflation could stifle pandemic recovery among CCRCs: Fitch
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2022
Operating performance and future demand for continuing care retirement / life plan communities could be significantly affected if inflationary pressures continue beyond this year, according to Fitch Ratings.
Not-for-profit life plan communities brace for inflationary pressures, other challenges: Fitch Ratings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 07, 2022
Following a “comeback year” in 2021, continuing care retirement / life plan communities are bracing for economic challenges ahead, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
SNF occupancy declines slightly after 4 months of increases: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 07, 2022
After four months of increases, skilled nursing occupancy declined slightly in June, according to the latest Skilled Nursing Monthly Report from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Assisted living operators eligible for $10 million in COVID relief funds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2022
After being left out of multiple rounds of COVID-19 relief funding and “jealously” watching their skilled nursing counterparts have expenses reimbursed, Missouri’s assisted living and residential...