NIC: Senior housing construction falls in first quarter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2016
Senior housing starts in the first quarter of 2016 slowed for the second consecutive quarter, suggesting that the market is responding to concerns about supply, according to the latest data from the National...
Community’s rules collide with imminent death-with-dignity law
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2018
The Hawaii chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a senior living operator who claims residents may not partake in a state law that begins in January.
Rate of COVID-19 infection higher in U.S. youth than older adults
Jul 21, 2022
Wild-type SARS-CoV-2 infection rates from beginning of pandemic through fall 2020 higher in adolescents, youth than in older adults
Two home care companies, two strategies in fight for caregivers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 19, 2021
Home care and home healthcare providers are emerging from the long war against the COVID-19 virus, only to be confronted with a different battle: the one for talent.
Skilled nursing occupancy increases are beginning to slow: NIC report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 12, 2021
Although skilled nursing occupancy increased for seven consecutive, NIC MAP data reported a slowdown in August in its November skilled nursing monthly report.
Warts and all, value-based purchasing may be coming to a home health agency near you
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 09, 2021
In the past six years Phoenix-based Banner Health has seen a marked improvement in outcomes and patient satisfaction for clients receiving home healthcare services.
New ‘Traditions’ in memory care
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2016
Oakmont of Santa Clarita intends to raise the bar for memory care in senior living by establishing new “Traditions” at its recently completed property north of Los Angeles.
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum virtual event set for July 28, 29
May 14, 2020
The McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum, originally planned for May 7 and 8 in Chicago, now will be online events on Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday, July 29.
Lifestyle factors may cut dementia risk in patients with diabetes
Sep 14, 2022
For people with diabetes, the hazard ratio for dementia was 0.46 for those with a lifestyle score of 7 versus 0 to 2.
Preinfection psychological distress may up risk for long COVID
Sep 12, 2022
Depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress and loneliness were linked to an increased risk for long COVID in a large study of mostly women.
