FDA approves new drug to help control severe asthma
Dec 23, 2021
Tezspire is unique in that it only targets thymic stromal lymphopoietin, the molecule involved in airway inflammation.
Celebrate 52 McKnight’s Women of Distinction tomorrow
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 17, 2021
One Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, 19 Hall of Honor inductees, 15 Veteran VIPs and 17 Rising Stars will be feted tomorrow during the third annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards ceremony....
Opioids threaten seniors’ retirement savings, health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2017
The opioid epidemic, which finds an increasing number of older Americans raising their grandchildren, could increase older adults’ need for seniors housing and care while decreasing their ability...
Depositor surveys, operating expenses play important role in feasibility studies post-COVID
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional challenges to the process of developing, opening and expanding a new senior living community. But so far, operators are finding that most seniors who put down...
HHS changes rules for distribution of relief funds to Medicaid providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services has reversed its position and now says that Medicaid providers who previously received a payment from a general distribution of funds from the Coronavirus Aid,...
Report has 3 recommendations for LTSS financing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2017
A new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center offers three recommendations to help individuals afford long-term services and supports as they age, in turn helping aging services providers.
Wisconsin: Dementia bills pass committees
Feb 07, 2016
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering 10 bills designed to aid those with dementia, although senior living groups oppose one of the measures.
Ziegler: Check out these relief options for seniors housing operators who don’t qualify for SBA help
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 10, 2020
Since President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act on March 27, much of the focus has been on the Paycheck Protection Program and securing funds for small businesses...
Bill allowing visitors for long-term care residents during emergencies heads to governor’s desk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2021
A bill that would give North Carolina long-term care residents the right to receive visitors during emergencies is awaiting the signature of Gov. Roy Cooper (D) after receiving legislative approval this...
J&J says booster shot ups immune response to COVID-19
Aug 25, 2021
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was not part of the government’s initial booster plan, announced last week. But the company now hopes to be part of the first round of additional shots, which could...