Last week marked one of the worst weeks of all time for U.S. equity real estate investment trust stocks, as the coronavirus pandemic spread and fear in the investment world intensified, according to an...
A collective effort from long-term care providers, public health officials and lawmakers is the way to improve the quality of care in the wake of COVID-19, not legal and financial penalties, according...
Ventas, CareTrust REIT hope for COVID aid for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2020
Ventas and CareTrust REIT executives said Friday they are hopeful that senior living operators will receive assistance to battle the coronavirus in the next federal aid package.
COVID-19 vaccine now a condition of employment for some senior living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2021
Some senior living operators are moving to make a COVID-19 vaccination a condition of employment to more quickly mitigate the effect of the virus in their communities.
Missouri hospital to expand at-home care program to increase hospital bed availability
By
Joe Jancsurak
Dec 02, 2020
Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO, announced on Monday the expansion of its virtual program to care for select COVID-19 patients at home. Through the new initiative, healthcare workers will offer 24-hour...
Global adult mortality rates increased during COVID-19
Mar 26, 2024
An increase was seen during the pandemic period, following a decrease between 1950 and 2019; child mortality continued to drop during the pandemic.
New, tighter COVID-19 rules coming for Oregon
Aug 11, 2021
New rules in Oregon come as battles over masks rage in some other states.
Many home care providers may continue mask-wearing requirement despite new CDC guidance
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 17, 2021
Home care workers might be wearing masks a while longer, even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave fully vaccinated Americans the green light to stop wearing them indoors.
Ventas’ diversified portfolio a ‘significant benefit’ amidst pandemic
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 10, 2020
Chicago-based Ventas suffered significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic in the second quarter, though an increase in move-ins later in the quarter and into July indicate the real estate investment...
More news for Friday, March 24
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 24, 2023
Benchmark, Springpoint, Lasell Village join Age-Friendly Employer list … County nursing home considers adding assisted living, worker housing to keep doors open … Master’s degree designed to meet...