Leisure Care says brand changes reflect changing face of retirees
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2023
Seattle-based Leisure Care is “evolving” in an effort to meet the needs of the next generation of retirees, the senior living provider’s partner and executive vice president of revenue strategies,...
A good time for going to the dogs?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2015
Dogs are awesome. But don’t take my word for it. Take Harvard’s.
Clinical decision support may cut cardiovascular disease risk
Feb 10, 2022
Decreases were seen for reversible risk in vulnerable patients with high baseline risk.
Neurostimulation methods compared for treating depression in seniors
Sep 28, 2022
Bilateral theta burst stimulation was noninferior to standard bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
Labor Department excludes senior living from COVID-19 relief bill’s paid leave requirement
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 29, 2020
The Department of Labor released updated questions and answers regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Saturday, and provided guidance categorizing senior living providers as “health care...
Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy cuts psychological distress
Feb 23, 2024
The finding was seen among individuals with long-term physical health conditions.
For senior living operators, two new problems might soon emerge
By
John O'Connor
Oct 08, 2020
We are hearing much about how the future of senior living will be different. Buildings will be less virus friendly, ventilation systems will improve, infection control practices will get better and marketing...
Vision impairment tied to cognitive decline
Jul 22, 2021
Contrast sensitivity impairment may affect cognitive decline across more domains than other vision measures.
Methotrexate reduces pain in hand osteoarthritis with synovitis
Nov 06, 2023
The researchers note a moderate but potentially clinically meaningful effect on reducing hand pain.
REITs focused on long-term care are ‘unsung heroes’ of investing, asset manager says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 29, 2023
Real estate investment trusts with portfolios heavy in skilled nursing and senior living assets are being called the “unsung heroes” among investments by the author of one online post.