Stroke should be at top of conditions targeted by new tech solutions, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 26, 2023
A recent study evaluated where diagnostic error occurs most frequently in the US, and concluded that there is a need to develop new “systematic solutions,”
Report quantifies misdiagnosis of dangerous diseases in the United States
Jul 25, 2023
Total serious harms were extrapolated to affect 795,000 in the US, with 15 dangerous diseases accounting for half of the serious harms.
Amygdala and insula retraining tied to reduction in fatigue with long COVID
Jul 24, 2023
Furthermore, patients randomly assigned to the neuroplasticity program saw significant gains in energy.
Labor challenges a continued sore spot for CCRCs, Fitch Ratings says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 24, 2023
Labor challenges are a continued pain point for continuing care retirement / life plan communities, according to a recent report from Fitch Ratings.
Bill addresses isolation prevention, but that’s already ‘extensively covered,’ industry experts...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2023
A bill recently introduced by Ohio lawmakers seeks to prevent pandemic-related isolation of residents in assisted living and other congregate living settings from ever happening again. But industry advocates...
Nursing care has fastest-growing prices of healthcare sectors
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 20, 2023
Prices for nursing home care grew the fastest in June among the major healthcare categories, at 6.2%. Prices for home healthcare increased by 4.4%.
Business briefs, July 20
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 20, 2023
Long-term care staffing challenges need attention from policymakers, industry advocates say … ‘Never Alone Act’ ensures long-term care residents have access to advocates … Flat Footed requests...
Family caregivers have fewer assets, more debt issues than non-caregivers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 19, 2023
Family caregivers are likely to have fewer assets and more problems with debt than non-caregivers, despite having similar levels of knowledge and preparation for retirement, according to a new report from...
Assisted living accounts for plurality of acquisitions in second quarter
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 18, 2023
Assisted living accounted for 42% of the publicly announced senior living and care acquisitions in the second quarter, according to newly released data from LevinPro LTC. The percentage was equal to the...
Meet Katie Davis, 2023 Rising Star
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 18, 2023
Learn more about Katie Davis, Administrator, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea), Albert Lea, MN.