Senators introduce bill calling for $1.5B to help seniors cope with the effects of COVID-19
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 26, 2021
In recognition of the soaring demand for senior services during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced on Thursday the Continued...
FDA panel supports rollout of tweaked booster shots from Moderna, Pfizer this fall
Jun 29, 2022
The advisory panel approval speeds the process by which FDA regulators will push for updated booster formulations.
One in nine may get delayed large local reaction after Moderna vaccine
Jun 10, 2022
A higher risk was seen among women and among individuals aged 30 to 69 years.
Growing trend: Doctors and nurses deliver COVID-19 vaccines to homebound seniors
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 18, 2021
Medical centers and other health organizations have begun sending doctors and nurses to apartment buildings and private homes to vaccinate homebound seniors, according to a Kaiser Health News report.
Statin use not linked to COVID-19 mortality in hospitalized patients
Nov 09, 2021
Statin use was associated with an increased relative risk for severe disease among hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Nursing home provider settles COVID-19 vaccine fraud suit for $1.75M, denies allegations
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 05, 2022
MorseLife Health System has paid $1.75 million dollars to settle a lawsuit that claimed the nursing home defrauded a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program. The provider allegedly administered...
Rural COVID-19 vaccination campaign seeks help from home health agencies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 27, 2021
The National Rural Health Association is calling on home healthcare agencies to help it mitigate COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural America.
Health department admonishes senior living company for marketing early vaccines to prospects
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 09, 2021
In an effort to attract prospective residents and fill vacant units amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some senior living operators have been adding vaccine access to their marketing toolbox. A handful...
Adverse effects generally mild after BNT162b2 mRNA booster in over 60s
Apr 18, 2022
Thirty percent of those aged 60 years or older receiving a booster reported at least one adverse event; few sought medical attention.
Disparities in COVID-19 vaccination identified among healthcare employees
Jun 16, 2021
Vaccination was least likely among clinical nurses, support staff and workers at skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.