Trust is most important tool in combating ‘infodemic’ surrounding vaccine confidence, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2024
At the end of the day, building trust is the most important way that providers can combat the “infodemic” surrounding vaccine confidence, according to one public health expert.
4 ways to help residents prevent blood clots during the pandemic
By
Mary Cushman, M.D., MSC
May 18, 2020
A few simple steps and exercises not only can keep residents moving but also will help them avoid potentially life-threatening health conditions that can arise from a more sedentary lifestyle, a risk during...
How to empower employees to fight social isolation among senior living residents
By
Rhonda Basler
Dec 17, 2020
The fight against social isolation among older adults is not new for senior living community leaders and employees. These residents, however, now are at even more risk of experiencing social isolation...
Employers should tread carefully in maintaining pandemic-era practices, EEOC says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 17, 2023
The COVID-19 public health emergency is over, but employers can continue implementing many pandemic-era practices, according to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Public health emergency extension needed so operators can respond to ‘ever-evolving pandemic,’ AHCA/NCAL...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2022
The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted living has asked the federal government to extend the public health emergency through the end of the year, given the emergence of new...
Less than 1 percent of COVID-19 patients experience reinfection
Jun 28, 2021
Symptoms of severe disease are less frequent with reinfection, although death can occur.
COVID-19 could lead to billions in long-term healthcare costs: experts
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 04, 2020
More than 18 million people have been infected by coronavirus worldwide, about a quarter of them in the United States. And healthcare experts say it will likely be years before the costs for those who...
MA plan partners with home healthcare agency, underscoring care shift
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 13, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped forge an alliance between a Medicare Advantage company and a provider of post-acute-home-based care (PAHC). Miramar, FL-based onehome is partnering with Waltham, MA-based...
Building owners must improve breathing conditions for our most vulnerable populations
By
Serene Almomen, PhD
Sep 14, 2023
The elderly — and all of us — deserve to know that the air we and our loved ones are breathing is safe and healthy.
LeadingAge on Wednesday urged federal policymakers “to address the needs of older adults living in other congregate and community-based settings” in addition to the needs of nursing home residents...