Innovative volunteer programs enhance engagement, well-being in senior living communities
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Frances M. Hawes, PhD, MS
Lydia O’Hara
Michael Shumacher
Sep 30, 2024
Senior living communities can create effective volunteer programs that enhance the well-being of both residents and volunteers.
More than ADLs: Assisted living now is about treatment, Silverado CEO says
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2024
Assisted living is a “whole different world” compared with 28 years ago, Silverado CEO Loren Shook told those attending a session at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s...
‘Far more people’ receive HCBS than institutional services, CMS says
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2024
“Far more people” received home- and community-based services such as those provided in some assisted living communities and other settings than institutional services such as those provided in nursing...
Body roundness index trajectory tied to risk for cardiovascular disease
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HealthDay News
Sep 30, 2024
In a longitudinal cohort, middle-aged and older Chinese people with moderate-stable and high-stable body roundness index had an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Omnicare parent CVS Health to lay off almost 3,000 employees
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 01, 2024
CVS Health, the parent company of long-term care pharmacy Omnicare, is planning to lay off approximately 2,900 employees as it faces “continued disruption, regulatory pressures and evolving consumer...
FDA approves Dupixent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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HealthDay News
Oct 01, 2024
The approval is the first in the United States for a biologic for the condition.
One in 14 hospitalized patients face harmful diagnostic errors
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HealthDay News
Oct 03, 2024
The majority of harmful diagnostic errors were tied to delays, with more than half resulting in severe harm.
Type 2 diabetes incidence up with higher intake of ultraprocessed food
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HealthDay News
Sep 27, 2024
Heterogeneity was seen across UPF subtypes, with lower incident type 2 diabetes for breads, cereals and plant-based alternatives.
Artificial intelligence for LTC: Embrace it or be left behind
By
John Hall
Sep 27, 2024
Expanded computing power may help senior living providers spot problems, tackle tough challenges — if they’re open to it, experts say.
Vision loss: Signs, symptoms and technology that can help
By
Roland Mattern
Katelyn Jordan, OD, FAAO
Sep 26, 2024
Vision loss can greatly affect your residents’ or employees’ quality of life and ability to perform normal activities such as reading, connecting with loved ones, or driving. Fortunately, rapid advances...