Tech, labor, wellness, business concerns factor into senior living industry trends, predictions for 2022
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 06, 2022
The pandemic has left its mark on the senior living industry — good and bad. As another new year begins, some industry experts share trends and predictions for what lies ahead.
Second COVID-19 vaccine shot may keep healthcare workers home the next day, expert says
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 16, 2021
Home care agencies may want to consider giving their workers a day off following the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. At least, that’s what one medical expert is suggesting.
Seniors housing construction hits cyclical high
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 07, 2015
Seniors housing construction hit a new high for the market cycle, according to third quarter 2015 data released by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care’s MAP Data Service.
Study: At-home PMV may provide viable COVID-19 treatment
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 19, 2021
Offering prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) at home may be feasible and financially beneficial for some COVID-19 patients, according to a report in the February issue of JAMDA, the journal of AMDA...
AI plus wearable sensor may detect presymptomatic COVID-19
Jun 23, 2022
AI algorithm interpreting data from a wearable sensor bracelet that monitors changes in physiologic parameters might allow early detection.
Pandemic may cause increase in need for LTC for people living with dementia
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 02, 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could cause a significant rise in the number of people living with dementia, according to a group representing more than 100 Alzheimer’s and dementia associations globally....
Rapid olfactory decline may predict later cognitive impairment in seniors
Aug 04, 2022
Rapid olfactory decline also was associated with smaller gray matter volumes on MRI in the olfactory- and memory-associated brain regions.
Pay bump may be in offing for New Jersey home care workers
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 05, 2021
New Jersey home care and home healthcare workers are in line for a pay hike under the proposed budget unveiled by Gov. Phil Murphy (D). The budget calls for $240 million in wage increases for certified...
Prediction model for brain age may help detect cognitive decline
Jul 01, 2021
Greater differences between predicted age based on brain MRI and actual age were seen in those with amnestic mild cognitive impairment versus healthy controls.
Antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 wanes among dialysis patients
Dec 15, 2021
For persons receiving dialysis, the antibody response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) wanes through five to six months and is associated with a risk for breakthrough infection,...