Median household income increases for first time since before pandemic: Census Bureau
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 13, 2024
Median household income rose to $80,610 in 2023, according to a report published Wednesday by the US Census Bureau. The 4% increase from 2022 marked the first annual increase since 2019.
Racial differences seen in pain Rx for older adults with hip fracture
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HealthDay News
Sep 12, 2024
Black beneficiaries have lower average doses in the first 90 days.
Statin therapy cost-effectively improves health outcomes for ≥70s
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HealthDay News
Sep 12, 2024
The lifetime use of a standard statin increased quality-adjusted life years by 0.24 to 0.70, with further increase seen for higher-intensity statins.
Value-based care, tech, workforce issues among hot topics senior living experts dish on
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2024
Innovation, technology, affordable assisted living, dementia and memory care, value-based care and workforce issues were among the hot topics senior living experts discussed during a McKnight’s Senior...
Retirement communities near universities create innovation, opportunities for all involved
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2024
Older adults in the post-career life stage of their lives are looking to repurpose skills, make an impact and leave a legacy.
Lorien Health Services holds ‘Signing Day’ to help build pipeline of nursing assistants
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 12, 2024
Signing Day isn’t an event solely for student athletes to showcase their college commitment, at least in one Maryland school district.
Upper GI mucosal damage tied to later Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
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Haymarket Media
Sep 11, 2024
The authors say that increased vigilance is warranted for patients with mucosal damage.
Many women continue using menopausal hormone therapy beyond age 65 years
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Haymarket Media
Sep 11, 2024
The study shows some postmenopausal women have valid reasons to keep taking hormones.
Protecting senior living residents from respiratory viruses means educating the community around them
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
When it comes to increasing vaccination rates against respiratory viruses, it’s not only important to educate senior living residents about the value of vaccines; it’s also important to educate their...
Residents spread love through fresh-baked cookies for the less fortunate
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Foster Stubbs
Sep 11, 2024
The residents at Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay at Mount Pleasant cook up sweet surprises for the less fortunate in Charleston. Find out more and learn how to submit your photos!