Enhanced healthcare tax credits help older Americans more than younger ones
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 11, 2024
Among all Americans with annual incomes of approximately $60,000 or more, those aged 50 or more years are likely to see the greatest cost savings from premium healthcare tax credits that lower monthly...
No advantage seen with long-term oxygen therapy for 24 versus 15 hours/day
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Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2024
For chronic, severe hypoxemia at rest, the risk for hospitalization or death within one year was comparable for oxygen therapy of 24 or 15 hours/day.
Low-dose triple-pill protocol lowers BP in Black Africans with hypertension
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2024
The mean home systolic blood pressure was lower with the triple-pill protocol versus the standard-care protocol at month 6.
Timing of blood pressure meds has no impact on outcomes
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2024
The findings were seen for both primary care patients with hypertension and nursing home residents.
Review weighs treatments for genitourinary symptoms of menopause
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Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2024
Vaginal estrogen, vaginal DHEA, oral ospemifene and vaginal moisturizers may be beneficial for some genitourinary symptoms.
People in the news, Sept. 10
By
Foster Stubbs
Sep 10, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at the California Association of Health Facilities, Covenant Living Communities & Services, LeadingAge Colorado, Offerd, The Springs Living, WesleyLife and Westminster...
McKnight’s Senior Living takes home 5 awards in Society of Professional Journalists competition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2024
McKnight’s Senior Living dominated the business-to-business media categories of the 2024 Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest, winning a total of five awards, including two Best of Show awards.
2 ways to celebrate National Assisted Living Week
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2024
It’s National Assisted Living Week, and McKnight’s Senior Living is celebrating with a panel discussion on Wednesday and a podcast on Thursday. Here’s what you’ll want to know about those events.
Luxury senior living communities can attract younger, active boomers
By
Natalie M. Ruiz, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, CDT
Sep 09, 2024
For older adults aged 65 to 75, senior living providers have a tremendous opportunity to create communities that empower residents to continue their active lifestyles, embrace new experiences and enjoy...
US cancer incidence trends lower than expected in 2021
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 06, 2024
The researchers say the data indicate that cancer cases continued to be underdiagnosed in the second year of the pandemic.