Stretchable skin could give caregiving robots a more human touch
By
John O'Connor
May 06, 2024
Newly developed stretchable electronic skin might soon give robots and other devices the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin.
Genworth launches first LTC insurance plan in 5 years as Washington state residents consider ‘crazy’...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 12, 2024
The one-year anniversary of the effective date of Washington’s first-in-the nation mandatory, tax-based long-term care insurance program passed on July 1, but voters will have the opportunity to...
Business briefs, May 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 03, 2024
FTC, DOJ and HHS extend to June 5 comment period on cross-government inquiry into private equity in healthcare … Ventas plans to expand senior living footprint , building on ‘unprecedented’ growth...
Wearing face mask reduces risk for symptoms of respiratory infection
Jul 31, 2024
Wearing surgical face mask in public over 14 days reduces risk for self-reported symptoms consistent with respiratory infection
Senior living operators navigate complex landscape of challenges, opportunities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2024
The senior living industry is at an “inflection point” as it navigates a changing landscape that holds the possibility of significant transformation due to shifting demographics, evolving consumer...
Almost a third of retirees consider picking up temporary jobs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 12, 2024
One third of retirees are considering picking up one to three shifts of temporary work per week because their cost of living is increasing, according to Indeed Flex, an online temporary staffing platform.
Retirement plan confidence shows ‘substantial growth’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 28, 2024
After periods of rising and falling between 2016 to 2019, individual retirement plan ownership and assets saw “substantial growth” between 2019 and 2022, according to the results of the 2024...
Insurance rates stabilize for senior living, skilled nursing providers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 09, 2024
Senior living and skilled nursing providers began to see insurance rates stabilize in the fourth quarter of 2023, similar to what was seen in 2022, according to WTW’s annual Insurance Marketplace Realities...
Cognitive impairment more often experienced by patients with RA
Jul 31, 2024
People with rheumatoid arthritis with moderate-to-high inflammation also have lower mean values in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and lower executive function scores.
Assisted living’s ‘fragile’ workforce is under ‘threat’ from SNF staffing rule: NCAL leaders
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2024
Assisted living providers must brace for the impact of increased regulation, experts at the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing warned Monday.