U.S. buys 600,000 doses of new COVID-19 treatment still awaiting FDA approval
Feb 11, 2022
The new drug will be distributed to states for free if it receives emergency use authorization from the FDA.
New symptoms, conditions may develop after positive test for SARS-CoV-2
Feb 11, 2022
Among hospitalized patients aged 20 years or older, the prevalence of new fatigue and type 2 diabetes were up for those with a positive versus a negative SARS-CoV-2 result.
Long-term care workforce challenges remain at ‘crisis’ level
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 11, 2022
Federal jobs data show that workforce challenges in the long-term care industry remain at a ‘crisis’ level, according to the industry.
Employee retention tax credit is ‘lifeline’ to senior living, groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 11, 2022
A bipartisan bill restoring an employee retention tax credit for small business and nonprofits — including senior living — is a “lifeline” to keep employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Move-ins slow with omicron surge; move-outs hold constant: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 11, 2022
Move-ins slowed last month in long-term care facilities offering higher levels of care, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
~30 percent of seniors have sequelae after acute SARS-CoV-2
Feb 10, 2022
The greatest excess risk was seen for respiratory failure, fatigue, hypertension and memory difficulties compared with matched individuals without COVID-19.
How to improve senior living? Don’t just count the ways
By
John O'Connor
Feb 10, 2022
A new report offers so many specific ways assisted living can be improved. Any single item by itself can help. Collectively, they could significantly change the face of senior living — for the better.
Occupancy gains momentum; staffing remains challenge: Healthpeak CEO
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 10, 2022
Although staffing challenges are affecting the entire healthcare continuum — including the continuing care retirement community sector — there are signs of improvement and good momentum on occupancy...
‘Hyperinflation’ of construction materials expected to slow in 2022: ASHA brief
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 10, 2022
Nationally, inflation last year for new construction averaged approximately 14% and in some markets rose to more than 20%, Weitz Co. Senior Vice President Larry Graeve and Chief Estimator Amy Burk wrote...
Bilateral oophorectomy may up risk for developing dementia
Feb 09, 2022
“Risk-reducing oophorectomy should be limited to those women with an inherited high risk for cancer,” the medical director of the North American Menopause Society said.