It’s almost here! ‘McKnight’s’ Women of Distinction awards two weeks away
By
Liza Berger
May 05, 2021
McKnight’s Home Care’s sister brands will honor 52 women in senior living and long-term care on May 18 during its third annual Women of Distinction program. The following day, three free panel...
NAHC poised to butt heads with CMS over proposed 2022 home health rules
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 06, 2021
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has zeroed in on disagreements with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) proposed home health rules for next year and plans...
More than half of people infected with omicron variant were unaware
Aug 24, 2022
Awareness of recent omicron variant infection was higher among healthcare employees than among nonemployees, but it still was low overall.
What active adult communities mean for existing senior living communities
By
Jim Moore
Feb 27, 2020
Operators who choose not to pursue this expansion may miss the boat on developing a relationship with a new consumer audience.
Lifespan-enhancing treatments may not enhance good health, study finds
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 08, 2017
Therapies used to extend one’s life may not translate to increasing overall health, a recent study finds.
Senior living looks to smart technology to keep residents, staff connected
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2019
The Cardinal is one of the most recent communities to harness Alexa for its residents and staff. But it certainly won’t be the last.
Addressing social needs may cut hospitalizations
Jul 07, 2022
The findings were for adult Medicaid patients, although the cost savings may not sustain the case management program.
Meditation, music may prevent or slow cognitive decline: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2017
Meditating or listening to music may prevent or slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to new research.
Excessive vitamin D intake can increase fall risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2016
Your residents who take vitamin D because they think it will delay functional decline may be in for a surprise.
Older Americans Month theme announced
Jan 04, 2016
“Blaze a Trail” will be the theme for Older Americans Month in May 2016, the Administration for Community Living has announced.