Durable reductions in HbA1c, body weight seen with semaglutide
Oct 04, 2023
The real-world study shows greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight for patients with a proportion of days covered ≥60%.
Data CEO emphasizes key provider traits that make AI work in healthcare
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 04, 2023
The key to building trust in AI services for healthcare provides involves transparency and integration into existing systems, one data CEO suggests.
Industry advocates join coalition to support federal bill requiring use of Alzheimer’s detection tools
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2023
A bipartisan bill requiring the use of cognitive impairment detection tools in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias has the support of the senior living industry.
Mease Life affiliates with Acts Retirement–Life Communities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2023
Continuing care retirement community Mease Life of Dunedin, FL, and Fort Washington, PA-based Acts Retirement-Life Communities have finalized their affiliation after signing a letter of intent in April...
mHealth-delivered coaching cuts blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes
Oct 03, 2023
The authors say such interventions may reduce racial and ethnic disparities in diabetes outcomes.
Train employees for ‘acuity creep’ or face potential risk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2023
DENVER—The level of needs of older adults moving into assisted living communities today is similar to that of seniors who would move into nursing homes in the past, and if operators and providers don’t...
Resident autonomy supersedes industry risk intolerance, authors say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2023
Engaging continuing care facility residents in decision-making that affects their care and treatment is necessary to maintaining their autonomy and dignity, according to a recent article in JAMDA–The...
Supreme Court takes on employer discriminatory practices, whistleblower protections
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2023
The Supreme Court kicked off its new term Monday, and a handful of employment-related cases will be heard.
Actions & Transactions, Oct. 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2023
Mease Life affiliates with Acts Retirement–Life Communities … Presbyterian Homes and Service to convert MN property from assisted living to affordable housing … BLVD Group purchases $10.8M affordable...
Most older Americans object to cancer screening cutoffs based on life expectancy: Poll
Sep 29, 2023
Even among “medical minimizers,” who avoid medical intervention unless necessary, 57% disagreed with using life expectancy to determine who gets screenings.