‘Replace denial with proposal’ on long-term care, House committee told
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 15, 2019
Congress must “replace denial with a detailed, bipartisan legislative proposal on long-term care” to address the needs of a growing older population facing high costs for healthcare and housing, Robert...
Poorer motor function in seniors linked to mortality risk
Aug 05, 2021
Poorer motor function in older age is associated with increased risk of mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in The BMJ.
Amygdala and insula retraining tied to reduction in fatigue with long COVID
Jul 24, 2023
Furthermore, patients randomly assigned to the neuroplasticity program saw significant gains in energy.
Gingrich: Look to alternatives to immigration for workforce solutions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2017
Immigration isn’t the answer to senior living’s workforce challenges, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich told those attending Wednesday’s opening general session of the National...
Independent living model means lower occupancy losses, better financial performance during pandemic,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant effect on the senior living industry, New Senior Investment Group’s independent living business model has meant lower occupancy losses,...
Cardio, cardio + resistance training improve CVD risk profile at one year
Jan 31, 2024
No similar benefit was seen for resistance exercise alone in adults with overweight or obesity, however.
Coalition once again urges action on assisted living for veterans legislation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 16, 2024
A coalition of senior living and care organizations is pressing lawmakers to suspend the rules and push through a piece of legislation that would open assisted living community access to some veterans,...
Census Bureau: Most seniors still own homes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2017
More than three-fourths of Americans aged 65 or more years live in owner-occupied housing, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The data reveal additional information about older Americans.
The moving parts behind data collection in senior care
By
Jose Basa
May 31, 2018
As both individual seniors and their caregivers look to implement technology solutions that will have a positive daily effect on the aging experience, a couple of key elements of data collection must be...
Meet Angel Loyd, 2024 Veteran VIP honoree
By
Adam Healy
Jul 19, 2024
Angel Loyd, regional manager at Bridges Health in Oklahoma City, is a Veteran VIP honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.