49 percent of assisted living providers operating at a loss: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 30, 2021
Assisted living providers continue to face a serious economic crisis in the wake of the pandemic, according to the results of a new survey. A separate survey finds that Americans agree that more needs...
Trust is most important tool in combating ‘infodemic’ surrounding vaccine confidence, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2024
At the end of the day, building trust is the most important way that providers can combat the “infodemic” surrounding vaccine confidence, according to one public health expert.
3 in 4 retirees say means to a comfortable lifestyle have stayed the same during pandemic
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 08, 2020
Here’s some good news for the senior housing industry: Despite the ongoing pandemic, 75% of retirees say their confidence in their ability to maintain a comfortable lifestyle through retirement has stayed...
Two new omicron subvariants gain ground in the U.S.
Jun 09, 2022
Subvariants now account for 13% of new coronavirus cases nationwide compared with 7.5% a week ago.
No increase in Guillain-Barré syndrome seen after COVID-19 vaccination in adults
Oct 17, 2022
The reporting rate of Guillain-Barré syndrome was higher compared with other vaccinations, but the rate was within the incidence range for the general population.
Long COVID seen in most cancer patients after infection
Feb 15, 2023
Other than female sex, no factors predict the development of long-lasting symptoms.
New online resource matches job-seekers with senior living positions, lets operators post openings
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2020
Argentum and the American Seniors Housing Association have announced a new resource to help workers who have been displaced due to the fallout from COVID-19 find a new employment opportunity in senior...
Mortality higher for COVID-19 hospitalization than for flu in 2023/2024 season
May 22, 2024
The authors highlight that the volume of hospitalizations for COVID-19 was double that of the volume for flu.
Business briefs for Monday, Dec. 21
Dec 21, 2020
Walgreens, CVS begin mass vaccinations at long-term care facilities today … Only 14% of nursing homes plan to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for staff: McKnight’s survey … Nursing home spending down 9.8%...
Venous thromboembolism risk low in COVID-19 outpatients
Mar 20, 2023
Patient-level factors, including age, sex and body mass index, were associated with a higher risk.