HCBS protections about to run out at the end of the month for some married couples
By
John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2019
Many married couples receiving care through home- and community-based options might lose their Medicaid coverage by the end of the month. That’s because a three-month extension of the program’s “spousal...
The Senate has unanimously approved the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act.
Lawmakers approve measure that cuts Medicaid payments to assisted living operators
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2018
Arkansas lawmakers on a key committee approved a measure that dramatically cuts Medicaid payments to assisted living operators.
Teva to recall certain blood pressure medicines
By
John O'Connor
Nov 29, 2018
Teva Pharmaceutical has issued a voluntary recall for combination forms of its blood pressure drug amlodipine (brand name: Norvasc) because of cancer-causing impurities discovered in the tablets.
Moderate weight training tied to fewer strokes and heart attacks
By
John O'Connor
Nov 28, 2018
How can you help your residents reduce their chances of a heart attack or stroke by up to 70%? Just have them participate in one hour a week of weightlifting, a new study suggests.
Some senior living operators may find Medicaid payment expansion tempting
By
John O'Connor
Nov 28, 2018
Senior living operators have historically not been involved in psychiatric care. But that soon could change. The reason: A recent Medicaid coverage expansion could lead to new business opportunities, a...
Care to guess who the real hacking culprits are?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 26, 2018
When it comes to health-related data breaches, hospitals, doctors’ offices and even senior living organizations are oftentimes the culprits.
Attention activity directors: Spanish researchers have found that a program of personalized physical exercise can help reverse functional decline among your residents.
Senior living operators looking to spend more on hackers, telehealth
By
John O'Connor
Nov 20, 2018
Senior living and health organizations are looking to spend more on preventing cyber attacks, a new survey finds. Operators are also increasingly willing to invest in telehealth expansion.
Calcifications tied to age-related macular degeneration
By
John O'Connor
Nov 20, 2018
Calcified nodules in the retina increase the risk for age-related macular degeneration, according to researchers at the University of Alabama.