States increase efforts to draw workers to healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 03, 2024
Multiple states are taking efforts to build the healthcare workforce with training and certification programs.
AI-enabled neck patch ensures healthcare data won’t get stuck in patients’ throats
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 02, 2024
A new flexible patch that goes over a patient’s throat can collect data on dysphagia or respiratory issues.
New bill would overhaul nation’s workforce training and development system
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 12, 2023
Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Bobby Scott (D-VA), chair and ranking member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, respectively, recently introduced legislation aimed at overhauling the nation’s...
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Miami senior living community hit with $2.5 million jury verdict in negligence case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2024
A South Florida senior living community will need to pay the estate of a former resident $2.5 million over allegations that a resident sustained a severe brain injury in an unsupervised bathroom fall.
Seniors don’t want AI caregivers; but tech giants are betting on them anyway, reports show
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
As one company launches a new “AI healthcare agent,” investors believe virtual caregivers can fill staffing shortages in LTC.
Philips suspends US sales of CPAP, ventilator machines after recall
Jan 29, 2024
Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021, Philips Respironics announced Monday that it would halt sales of all such machines within the United States.
Desktop robots could help seniors with Parkinson’s become ‘King of the Bongos’
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 02, 2023
Parkinson’s patients showed enthusiasm using a small desktop robot for “gamified” activities, a new study shows.
Ventas: Senior living growth and recovery ‘in full swing’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 06, 2023
A strong third quarter was the result of actions taken to drive performance, combined with powerful demand in the senior living market, Ventas Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro said Friday during a third-quarter...
Discovery Senior Living launches customized leadership program to elevate skills of middle management
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2024
In an effort to elevate the skills of its leaders, Bonita Springs, FL-based Discovery Senior Living has launched a new leadership development program.