Living with others, being engaged slow cognitive decline: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Living with others, weekly community group engagement and interaction with family and friends, and never feeling lonely are associated with slower cognitive decline, according to the results of a new study.
Sleep problems linked to increased risk for stroke
Apr 06, 2023
The odds of stroke increased with short or long duration of sleep, impaired sleep quality, snoring, snorting and breathing cessation.
FDA approves topical treatment for molluscum contagiosum
Jul 24, 2023
Ycanth has been approved for adults and children older than 2 years.
NLRB extends comment period on proposed ‘joint employer’ standard
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 17, 2022
Senior living providers planning to submit comments on the proposed rule for determining “joint employer” status received the gift of time after the National Labor Relations Board extended the deadline...
Promising Alzheimer’s treatment options lead to expanded PET scan recommendations
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 24, 2023
CMS is now recommending expanding coverage for PET scans by lifting the current single-test limit.
Parkinson’s breakthrough has patient walking again after 30 years
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 08, 2023
A Parkinson’s patient regained his walking capabilities via electrodes implanted into his spine, according to a new research report.
Providers get help with move-in process, occupancy rates, identifying resident risk thanks to tech start-up
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 01, 2023
One new digital health platform, Savoy Life, has created a bundle of products for assisted living, including tools for LTC occupancy.
HumanGood completes $35 million renovation project in southern California
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 14, 2024
Duarte, CA-based HumanGood has completed a $35 million renovation at The Gardens, an affordable senior housing community in Glendale, CA.
$215,000 disability discrimination complaint could have ‘broader ramifications’ on resident contracts,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2023
A Pennsylvania continuing care retirement community agreed to a $215,000 Fair Housing Act settlement over allegations of disability discrimination, but the senior living owners and operators said that...
Staffing challenges need attention from federal policymakers, industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2023
Healthcare workforce shortages are at crisis levels and need attention from policymakers, according to senior living advocates.