Fewer adults eligible for statins with PREVENT equations
Jun 21, 2024
Compared with the pooled cohort equations, the mean estimated 10-year ASCVD risk was lower using the PREVENT equations across all age, sex and racial subgroups, with the largest difference seen for Black...
Amazon expands mail-order subscriptions to Prime members on Medicare
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 21, 2024
Amazon.com is letting Prime members on Medicare join its RxPass mail-order prescription service for just $5 a month. The move could save older adults more money on out-of-pocket costs for generic prescription...
Report adds to research showing health benefits for senior living residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 21, 2024
Senior living residents — particularly residents of continuing care retirement / life plan communities — experience the same or better health outcomes compared with their peers living in the greater...
Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2024
Join McKnight’s for a complimentary “Meeting of the Minds” virtual event on Thursday, June 27, to hear the latest news and information about staffing and artificial intelligence from industry experts.
2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum
Jun 21, 2024
To read and see more about the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum, see these articles and video: In the photos above: Top left: McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois Bowers, left,...
2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards
Jun 21, 2024
To read more about the 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards, see these articles: In the photos above: Top row, left: Inspiration Award winner Esmerelda Lee, COO and EVP at Century Park Associates, engages...
A positive early verdict for AI in LTC, with caveats noted
By
John Hall
Jun 21, 2024
Experts say artificial intelligence tools have the potential to free staff for critical tasks and to offer deeper insights into community operations.
Focus on briefs: Information technology
Jun 21, 2024
Execs: Health AI widespread in 3 years; Aging research program tackles AI; More older adults becoming comfortable with using tech to help them age in place
AI screens patients for clinical trials with greater accuracy than staff
Jun 20, 2024
In addition to enhanced performance, automated screening cuts costs.
Nonphysician-implemented multifaceted intervention beneficial in HTN
Jun 20, 2024
Significant reductions were seen in total cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality for those aged 60 years and older; significant reductions also were seen for those younger than 60 years.