Quality, regulation and Medicaid will be three of the big themes as assisted living operators gather Monday and Tuesday in the nation’s capital to meet with legislators and their staffs as part of...
Industry groups launch online resource for senior living and care careers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 14, 2024
The Minnesota state partner of LeadingAge and Argentum and the state affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living have partnered on an online resource meant to...
Biogen cuts price of controversial Aduhelm in half
Dec 21, 2021
The drug shows promise in clearing the brain plaques believed to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Readmission rates after major surgery high for older adults
Mar 19, 2024
Readmission rates were highest for those with frailty and probable dementia.
Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life
Feb 06, 2024
Greater declines in quality of life were seen for higher-severity diabetic retinopathy.
Study identifies acoustic features of healing music
Dec 22, 2023
Three identified features transcend genre.
Senior Insight customers now have access to Briggs forms
Oct 13, 2017
Briggs Healthcare and Senior Insight, an assisted living management software company, have partnered to provide Senior Insight customers with access to digital Briggs forms through eBriggs.
Builders, developers remain confident in multifamily 55+ condo market — but less so
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 15, 2019
More builders and developers view conditions for multifamily condominium 55+ market as good rather than poor, according to a survey conducted in the third quarter by the National Association of Home Builders....
House passes bill to more than double the minimum wage
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2019
House lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation that raises the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. The measure faces dim prospects in the Republican-controlled Senate, however.
Wearing an activity tracker may promote physical activity
Aug 02, 2022
A review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggests that use of activity trackers is effective for increasing walking and reducing body weight.