Senior living industry urges Congress to pass bipartisan ‘career savings plans’ bills
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2023
A coalition of more than 650 organizations, including senior living organizations, is urging Congress to support a bipartisan bill that would expand eligible uses of college savings plans to cover workforce...
Train employees for ‘acuity creep’ or face potential risk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2023
DENVER—The level of needs of older adults moving into assisted living communities today is similar to that of seniors who would move into nursing homes in the past, and if operators and providers don’t...
Resident autonomy supersedes industry risk intolerance, authors say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2023
Engaging continuing care facility residents in decision-making that affects their care and treatment is necessary to maintaining their autonomy and dignity, according to a recent article in JAMDA–The...
Court strikes down pandemic liability shield law for assisted living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 02, 2023
A state COVID-19 immunity shield law for assisted living and other providers has been ruled unconstitutional, which could have major implications for long-term care and other healthcare providers in Arizona.
The results of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases’ 2023 national survey of attitudes about influenza, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and pneumococcal disease are raising concerns...
‘Unprecedented’ season sees vaccines for all three viruses affecting seniors
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 26, 2023
The nation is entering an “unprecedented vaccine season,” with the availability of vaccines for three viruses responsible for the most hospitalizations among older adults, according to Omnicare pharmacists.
Nirmatrelvir, molnupiravir use lowers risks for omicron-infected
Sep 25, 2023
Adjusted hazard ratios for hospitalization and death were reduced with both treatments.
US resumes free COVID-19 test program
Sep 21, 2023
The government’s investment will pay for about 200 million tests to replenish the country’s stockpile.
For the first time, vaccines are available for all 3 viruses targeting older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 20, 2023
COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus cases are increasing, and the height of influenza season is on the horizon, but older adults and long-term care staff members are entering the first virus season...
Infection with omicron less likely to result in post-COVID-19 condition
Sep 18, 2023
No variation in the risk for post-COVID-19 condition was seen based on the number of vaccinations, but previous infection was linked to reduced post-COVID-19 condition risk.
