Leisure Care says brand changes reflect changing face of retirees
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2023
Seattle-based Leisure Care is “evolving” in an effort to meet the needs of the next generation of retirees, the senior living provider’s partner and executive vice president of revenue strategies,...
Neurostimulation methods compared for treating depression in seniors
Sep 28, 2022
Bilateral theta burst stimulation was noninferior to standard bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
First responders with more debris exposure have higher risk of early dementia
Jun 14, 2024
More severe exposure to dust or debris among World Trade Center (WTC) responders is significantly associated with a higher risk of dementia at
CareTrust REIT is ‘locked and loaded to grow,’ CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2024
The overall financial environment, $345 million in cash on hand and an undrawn $600 million line of credit mean that CareTrust REIT is “locked and loaded to grow in a meaningful way for the next few...
Service coordinator salaries present challenges for workers, providers, residents: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 05, 2023
A new report finds that the average annual salary for full-time affordable housing service coordinators could make it difficult for providers to recruit new workers, could result in residents experiencing...
Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy cuts psychological distress
Feb 23, 2024
The finding was seen among individuals with long-term physical health conditions.
Methotrexate reduces pain in hand osteoarthritis with synovitis
Nov 06, 2023
The researchers note a moderate but potentially clinically meaningful effect on reducing hand pain.
REITs focused on long-term care are ‘unsung heroes’ of investing, asset manager says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 29, 2023
Real estate investment trusts with portfolios heavy in skilled nursing and senior living assets are being called the “unsung heroes” among investments by the author of one online post.
Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use
Sep 13, 2023
An individual patient data meta-analysis shows increased risk for dementia for those with untreated hypertension.
Evidence for efficacy of antidepressants for pain Is limited
Feb 02, 2023
In 11 comparisons, antidepressants were efficacious, but they were inefficacious or evidence was inconclusive for 31 comparisons.