Southern living can take a toll on health, rankings suggest
By
John O'Connor
Sep 16, 2020
The South rightfully can be proud of its reputation for friendliness and top-notch cuisine. But it’s also where people requiring home health services likely are to be found in disproportionately high...
Proposed rule might speed delivery of medical devices to home care recipients
By
John O'Connor
Sep 14, 2020
Medicare beneficiaries receiving home health services soon might gain quicker access to innovative medical devices, under a new federal proposal.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Brian Jurutka
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2020
Never perform after children or animals, the old show biz adage warns. The equivalent advice for this market might be to avoid replacing visionary leaders. For in both scenarios, there’s usually a tough...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Leah Klusch
By
John O'Connor
Jul 27, 2020
McKnight’s has been serving the market for 40 years. Some might consider that a rare achievement. Leah Klusch might see it as a good start.
Mnuchin: Unemployed should not get what amounts to a raise while off the job
By
John O'Connor
Jul 13, 2020
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently said the White House wants to cap enhanced unemployment benefits in the next coronavirus package. One reason: so workers do not get benefits that exceed what...
AHCA / NCAL blasts meager COVID-19 funding levels
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2020
When it comes to COVID-19 federal aid, the seniors housing and care sector is getting shortchanged. So claims one of the nation’s largest eldercare organizations.
Coronavirus toll on state revenues could spill over
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2020
As a coronavirus-caused recession continues to take hold, state and local governments are being forced to cut back support to schools, health programs and other support services, the Wall Street Journal...
Operators, frontline workers likely to benefit from next virus relief bill: McConnell
By
John O'Connor
Jul 08, 2020
For senior living operators seeking COVID-19 lawsuit protections and workers earning less than $19 an hour, the next coronavirus package may deliver some welcome news. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell...
Loan application deadline extended for Paycheck Protection Program
By
John O'Connor
Jul 07, 2020
Smaller senior living operators may still apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan of up to $10 million, thanks to a law extension.
Game theory: New approach shows promise for memories
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2016
By playing three-dimensional video games, seniors can boost the formation of memories, according to neurobiologists at the University of California in Irvine.