U.S. monkeypox cases decline, but health officials worry about reaching minorities
Sep 15, 2022
In response, the White House has opened up a new monkeypox vaccine equity pilot program, aimed at expanding vaccine access to communities of color.
Residents’ chronic conditions could push operators to integrate care, housing: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 15, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — US senior living residents average more than a dozen chronic conditions each, and many residents use high-cost healthcare services, suggesting ways that operators can integrate care...
Doing good by doing wellness
By
John O'Connor
Sep 15, 2022
Senior living operators would be remiss if they didn’t pay attention to wellness. This concept also has plenty to offer.
Neither vitamin D nor omega-3 affect frailty among seniors
Sep 14, 2022
No effect was seen on mean frailty scores over time or in rate of change in mean frailty score with supplementation.
99 percent of Phase 4 PRF applications reviewed by HRSA
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
About $60 million in long-awaited Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund monies went out last Friday, closing out 99% of applications for the $17 billion COVID-19 relief fund.
Active older adults maintain happier, healthier lives: studies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
Older adults who maintain a consistent rate of daily activity aren’t just happier; they have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease as well, according to two new studies.
Members of Congress call on CMS to collaborate in addressing nursing home workforce challenges
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 14, 2022
A bipartisan group of members of the House of Representatives is looking to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to work with them to resolve workforce shortages experienced by nursing homes across...
People in the news, Sept. 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at Arete Living, Brookdale Senior Living, Catamount Constructors, Hebrew SeniorLife, IHCA/INCAL, Legend Senior Living, Lenbrook, Nazareth Home, Presbyterian Senior...
Salary transparency bill ‘key to achieving pay equity,’ state senator says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 13, 2022
A salary transparency bill passed this month by California lawmakers is “key to achieving pay equity,” according to state Sen. Monique Limón (D) who introduced the legislation in February.
Deciding whether to ditch the dye? Leaders share do’s for your ’do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2022
Two senior living leaders share tips for those considering whether to stop dyeing their hair and “go gray.”