Skilled nursing operators should ‘embrace the change’ precipitated by pandemic challenges: Ziegler
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 18, 2022
The pandemic shows no signs of going away any time soon, but companies still must focus on strategic goals in 2022, according to specialty investment bank Ziegler.
Senate committee backs Califf nomination to head FDA
Jan 14, 2022
Among those who voted against Califf’s nomination were Democrats who expressed concerns about his links to pharmaceutical companies.
Hip fracture risk up with drug holiday from risedronate versus alendronate
Jan 13, 2022
After three or more years of therapy, drug holidays from risedronate versus alendronate were linked to an 18% increase in hip fracture risk.
Senior living should focus on its strengths for 2022 — making a difference every day: panelists
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2022
After 24 months into the pandemic, it’s safe to say the senior living industry has come to expect the unexpected.
‘Nothing short of a miracle’ — Senior living execs recount resident evacuations during Colorado...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2022
If the Marshall Fire in Colorado taught Cindy Longfellow of Juniper Communities anything, it was to be prepared for everything.
Hines looks to raise $1B for fund targeting senior living and other property types
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 13, 2022
Houston-based international real estate firm Hines announced Monday the launch of its flagship tactical fund series in the United States. The fund is looking to raise $1 billion in equity, with a purchasing...
N95 respirators can be reprocessed using vaporized hydrogen peroxide
Jan 12, 2022
All reprocessed N95 respirators met primary end points of function and effectiveness; no change was reported in filtration efficiency.
U.S. may soon see sharp drop in omicron cases, experts say
Jan 12, 2022
One model suggests that the number of daily reported cases in the U.S. will top out at 1.2 million by Jan. 19 and then fall sharply.
Pfizer says omicron-specific vaccine ready by March
Jan 12, 2022
Pfizer also is working to improve its current COVID-19 vaccine “to address any future variant of potential concern, if needed.”
Senior living leaders take fight for support of Build Back Better Act straight to public
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2022
In an open letter to the American public Tuesday, 32 national and regional nonprofit aging services, health and social support leaders sounded the alarm about the “growing crisis” for older adults...