Hot yoga may help alleviate moderate-to-severe depression symptoms
Oct 26, 2023
Individuals taking weekly community yoga classes for eight weeks had a greater reduction in depression symptoms versus controls.
State court interprets joint employer definition ‘quite broadly’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 18, 2024
A new decision by the Massachusetts Appeals Court “significantly broadens when one entity may be found to be a ‘joint employer’ of another entity’s employees under state wage laws,” according...
New light-based technique could detect skin cancer in the elderly: report
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 05, 2024
A new non-invasive technique could use polarized light to identify skin cancer in elderly patients, according to new research.
Machine learning provides early insight into why seniors develop blindness, new research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 10, 2024
New research suggests that machine learning and AI tools could be used to provide early detection for blindness in older adults.
Parkinsonism occurs frequently in chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Jul 16, 2024
More severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy stage and nigral pathology were seen for participants with parkinsonism versus those without parkinsonism.
McKnight’s Women of Distinction class of 2024 welcomes 15 Rising Stars
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2024
Fifteen women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Rising Stars and will be feted May 14 as part of the sixth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards,...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum to feature 2 educational sessions May 14
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
Ten McKnight’s Women of Distinction will share pearls of wisdom and answer questions next week during two educational sessions as part of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum and Awards.
Supreme Court spars over case that could limit power of federal agencies
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 18, 2024
Some Supreme Court justices on Wednesday signaled their willingness to give courts more discretion in interpreting “ambiguous” federal statutes rather than leaving that work to the agencies tasked...
FDA warns eye drops from major brands may cause infection
Oct 30, 2023
Twenty-six products can cause eye infection and blindness, an advisory warns.
Staff development helps combat high cost of turnover
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2024
Although workforce challenges in senior living abound — including the high cost of turnover — there are “bright spots illuminating a path forward,” according to the findings of a new workforce...