Exercise is key for Parkinson’s relief. But bias, underdiagnosis hold Black patients back
By
Elizabeth Cohen, KFF Health News
Aug 19, 2024
A few years ago, the organizers of one of the largest U.S. exercise programs for people with Parkinson’s disease realized they had a problem: Most of the students were white.
Aging in place identified as a top barrier to older adult health: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 22, 2024
Aging in place, transportation access and economic insecurity are the top three social barriers to aging well in America, according to a new survey.
14th annual McKnight’s Tech Awards finalists announced
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 22, 2024
Names of the finalists in the 2024 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program were released late Wednesday by program organizers.
Decision to remain in nursing home business a complicated one for some CCRCs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 21, 2024
Facing unrelenting staffing and reimbursement challenges, a significant share of life plan communities across the country have shed skilled nursing beds since the start of the pandemic.
Senior living communities struggle to sell value amid increasing rates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2024
As senior living operators continue to try to recoup COVID-19 pandemic costs, sales teams aren’t necessarily doing the best job selling value in the face of increasing prices, according to a marketing...
Improving workplace can lower assisted living nurse turnover rates, decrease burnout
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 20, 2024
Understanding the factors that contribute to burnout among assisted living nurses can drive interventions to ease high turnover rates, according to an expert in the field.