Bill calls for $165 million in funding for Alzheimer’s-related initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 12, 2024
Bipartisan bills recently introduced in the US Senate and House of Representatives, if passed as written and signed into law, would fund public health initiatives related to Alzheimer’s disease to the...
Christian Living Communities partners with state to train CNAs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 13, 2023
Denver-based Christian Living Communities has extended its signature mentorship program for certified nursing assistants to the state of Wisconsin.
COVID-19 vaccination bests natural immunity for cutting death, hospitalizations
Dec 28, 2022
Natural immunity, however, was tied to a lower incidence of new infection.
High risk for psychiatric disorders seen before dementia diagnosis
Oct 20, 2023
The findings were consistent regardless of dementia subtype.
Fewer meetings, AI use could boost workplace productivity: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 04, 2024
Using artificial intelligence and cutting back on meetings are two ways to help improve workplace productivity, according to the company behind recent research.
Are filters and germicidal lights actually useful? New study hopes to clear the air about them
By
Kristen Fischer
Aaron Dorman
Nov 21, 2023
A new study says air filtration systems can’t stop people from getting viral infections, according to new research.
Frequent musculoskeletal pain tied to earlier retirement
Mar 20, 2024
Job satisfaction, depressive symptoms, self-perceived social status, sex and working conditions did not affect results.
Disparities ID’d in dispensing of oral antivirals for COVID-19
Oct 27, 2022
Substantial disparities were seen in dispensing rates in high social-vulnerability zip codes versus medium- low-vulnerability ZIP codes.
Poststroke cognitive impairment common
May 08, 2023
In some cases, cognitive impairment is reversible, but up to one-third of individuals with stroke develop dementia within five years.
Investments needed to meet demand for home care workforce
Apr 24, 2023
The home care workforce increased from 2008 to 2013, but growth slowed from 2013 to 2019 while demand increased continuously.