RN training would receive $1.2 billion boost under Senate bill
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 18, 2023
Community colleges and universities would receive $1.2 billion in grants to boost the number of students enrolled in accredited, two-year registered nursing programs if a bill introduced into the Senate...
Communication key to solving issues facing providers, legislators say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 18, 2023
Communication is “the best way to make a difference” and address issues facing the assisted living industry, a state legislator told those attending a recent forum convened by the Florida Assisted...
Assisted living communities close to hospitals more likely to use EDs for residents’ primary care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2023
Assisted living communities located close to hospitals are more likely to rely on emergency departments to provide non-emergency primary care rather than invest in onsite or on-call medical staff, according...
CDC panel gives support to new COVID-19 booster shots
Sep 13, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
Enhanced ‘smart’ cushion for wheelchair users the result of tech-giants partnership
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
Two companies that produce technology to enable “smart” cushioned wheelchairs announced a new partnership this week.
Spotlight on smart lock highlights ways families, senior caregivers can keep those with dementia safe
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
A smart lock for dementia highlights recent tech aimed at monitoring and keeping senior family members safe.
Parts of Texas, Arkansas see greatest gains in per-capita income over 4 decades
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 08, 2023
Per-capita income rankings among the 110 largest metropolitan areas in the United States — areas with populations of 500,000 or more — have changed little since 1980, according to a recent blog post...
FDA approval of new COVID-19 boosters could come by Friday
Sep 07, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
These 5 states have the greatest job outlooks for RNs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 07, 2023
Five states are projected to have the greatest projected increase in demand for registered nurses heading toward the next decade, according to a report published in Forbes.
Nursing home staffing mandate puts assisted living communities at risk of losing workers, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2023
Assisted living communities are at risk of losing staff members following the first-ever proposed federal staffing mandate for nursing homes, released Friday, according to senior living experts.