Two bills providing a roadmap for federal efforts to respond to and fund Alzheimer’s research and programming unanimously passed in the US House of Representatives last week and now are awaiting President...
Medicare’s solvency is biggest stressor for Americans planning for retirement: survey
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 24, 2024
Almost two-thirds (63%) of respondents to a new survey said they worry that the Medicare program will run out of money before they are eligible for benefits.
Future of DOL’s Section 14(c) certificate program in limbo
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 24, 2024
It’s been a year this week since the Department of Labor initiated a comprehensive review of its Section 14(c) certificate program, which allows employers, after receiving a certificate from the Wage...
Heroes emerge as providers enter Hurricane Helene recovery mode
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 01, 2024
Heavy rains pelted the southeastern United States for several days after Hurricane Helene hit the Florida Gulf Coast. And although some areas experienced life-threatening conditions and flooding, senior...
House passes bill to strengthen public health infrastructure for dementia interventions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2024
A bipartisan bill funding Alzheimer’s interventions through public health departments throughout the country received unanimous support in the US House of Representatives last week and now heads to the...
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 18
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2024
Democratic lawmakers press Brookdale, Ensign, NHC on exec pay … Report highlights digital literacy trends, health equity, insight from older adults … AI tools help older adults adapt to changes in...
American Healthcare REIT sole owner of Trilogy after $258 million deal
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2024
American Healthcare REIT announced late Tuesday that it now fully owns the parent company of Trilogy Health Services after paying approximately $258 million to acquire the remaining 24% minority membership...
Once bitten, twice shy: Companies reluctant to hire recent Gen Z college grads
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2024
One in six hiring managers is reluctant to hire recent Gen Z college graduates, based on participants in a recent survey from Intelligent.com.
Greater adherence to MIND diet linked to reduced cognitive impairment
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
In a fully adjusted model, greater adherence was linked to a reduced risk for cognitive impairment in women, but not in men.