Pilot program will bring telehealth, internet access to affordable senior housing communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 21, 2020
A public-private initiative is testing a project to bring technology-enabled health and well-being to low-income older adults in California during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Listening can help reduce compassion fatigue in service industry: speaker
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2022
During a Wednesday LeadingAge membership call, Gregg Levoy, an author and speaker about mental health, acknowledged that long-term care providers are facing a workforce crisis of epic proportions, with...
Industry awaits long-term care-specific guidance as CDC relaxes restrictions for fully vaccinated people
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2021
Long-term care industry groups said they welcome Monday’s release of interim public health recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how fully vaccinated individuals...
‘Take flu out of the equation,’ get vaccinated during pandemic, public health officials advise
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 02, 2020
Concerned about a dual outbreak of influenza and COVID-19 this winter, public health officials recommended Thursday that long-term care workers and residents — and others — “take flu out of the equation”...
Next COVID-19 relief package should address racial disparities among older adults, senator says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 22, 2020
The next COVID-19 relief legislation passed by Congress should address racial disparities among older adults, Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, said Tuesday...
Healthy lifestyle shown to decrease dementia risk up to 36 percent: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 17, 2022
New evidence suggests that lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise and sleep, can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Long COVID in older adults likely to be misdiagnosed: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 20, 2022
Many long COVID symptoms mimic the effects of aging, leading to misdiagnosis, according to a recent study published in the journal BMJ.
Argentum expands training program to leadership roles, sets overall goal of 7,200 apprentices by 2024
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2021
PHOENIX—A critical piece of securing the future of senior living is expanding the number of qualified workers who can care for the growing population of older Americans. Argentum is using its previously...
Enlivant first senior living provider awarded health, safety rating
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 28, 2022
Enlivant is the first senior living provider to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating for facility operations and management, the company announced Wednesday. The rating recognizes the entire portfolio...
Washington best, Nevada worst in new ranking of outlook for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Washington state helps older adults live their best lives, whereas Nevada is at the bottom of states having the most improved outlook for older adults, according to a new ranking.