WHO monitoring highly mutated new strain of COVID-19, now spotted in Michigan
Aug 18, 2023
Four known cases of the variant, dubbed BA.2.86, have so far been identified worldwide, including the case in Michigan.
Flesh-eating bacteria kills three people in Connecticut, New York
Aug 17, 2023
All three victims were between 60 and 80 years old. Two of the illnesses were connected to wound infections.
Late boomers lag in retirement savings: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 17, 2023
Late boomers — those born between 1960 and 1965 at the tail end of the post-World War II baby boom — are not faring well when it comes to retirement savings. That’s according to a report published...
US COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for fourth straight week
Aug 16, 2023
Cases occurring at nursing homes were also high. Severe COVID-19 recently seems to have been striking seniors ages 75 years and older most often.
ProMedica Senior Care posts $14.7 million loss in second quarter
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 16, 2023
Toledo, OH-based ProMedica Senior Care on Monday reported a $14.7 million operating loss for the second quarter, and parent company ProMedica posted a $39.8 million operating loss for the quarter, the...
Digital platforms for Parkinson’s patients bring better nutrition, other benefits, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 15, 2023
Digital health could prove a valuable resource for both Parkinson’s patients and caregivers in providing more information on nutrition, a new study suggests.
Certain tests for pregnancy, ovulation, UTIs should not be used, FDA warns
Aug 14, 2023
A variety of tests, including ones for urinary tract infections, should not be used because of concerns over efficacy and safety.
New lawsuit filed by family of Henrietta Lacks over unauthorized use of her cells
Aug 14, 2023
A second lawsuit has been filed by the family of Henrietta Lacks over the use of her cells without her consent
Education on approval process may increase acceptance of new RSV vaccines
Aug 14, 2023
Just 13% of respondents knew about the existence of an approved vaccine against RSV for older adults. Those educated on vaccine approval process or about potential severity of RSV may be more accepting.
What’s next after NIC for Brian Jurutka
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2023
Brian Jurutka, former president and CEO of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, has started a new chapter in his career, and it’s one that will enable him to continue to use data...