Gender life expectancy gap increased from 2010 to 2021
Nov 13, 2023
The leading contributors to the widening gender life expectancy gap from 2019 to 2021 included COVID-19 and unintentional injuries.
AHA: PREVENT risk calculator estimates risk for cardiovascular disease
Nov 13, 2023
PREVENT equations were developed and validated in adults aged 30 to 79 years without known CVD and included eGFR as a predictor.
Senior living providers missing opportunities to get paid for everything they offer, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 13, 2023
As senior living residents decline in acuity and need more services and care, it’s more important than ever for providers to be aware of the full-package value of their amenities and services so they...
Geography matters in senior living trademark battle, judge finds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 13, 2023
Geography was the deciding factor in a trademark infringement suit pitting two senior living operators against one other over the naming of a new community.
More news for Monday, Nov. 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 13, 2023
CareTrust REIT moves forward with ‘foot on the gas’ … Assisted living community pays $59K in back wages, $7K in penalties for repeat wage violations … Coalition of business groups sues...
This long-term care provider keeps the lights on without throwing sleep cycles off
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
Special lighting systems can help maintain seniors’ circadian rhythms and sleep cycles, one LTC operator says.
Caregiving linked to lower mortality in postmenopausal eomen
Nov 10, 2023
The inverse association did not differ with caregiving frequency or when stratified by age, race-ethnicity or depressive symptoms.
Parkinson’s breakthrough has patient walking again after 30 years
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 08, 2023
A Parkinson’s patient regained his walking capabilities via electrodes implanted into his spine, according to a new research report.
With a year of ‘solid progress and growth,’ Brookdale says it is prepared to meet demand for senior...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2023
Upon experiencing another “strong” quarter of growth, Brookdale Senior Living is seeing the positive results of its recovery strategy by focusing on profitable and sustainable growth, executives said...
FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD
Nov 07, 2023
A Phase 3 trial showed noninferiority versus lansoprazole in healing and maintenance phases.