‘Take flu out of the equation,’ get vaccinated during pandemic, public health officials advise
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 02, 2020
Concerned about a dual outbreak of influenza and COVID-19 this winter, public health officials recommended Thursday that long-term care workers and residents — and others — “take flu out of the equation”...
Juniper fuses Burning Man, senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2016
Dust, memories and the conviction that some qualities of Burning Man are applicable — and necessary — in senior living are some of the remnants from the gathering for Juniper Communities’ Lynne...
Pandemic inspires cost-effective, sustainable option for meal delivery at Kisco
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 27, 2020
As senior living communities adjust their services to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kisco Senior Living found a way to streamline the transition from dining room to room service in a more cost-effective and sustainable...
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to increase nurse training programs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 22, 2023
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation meant to address the nursing shortage affecting healthcare providers and communities throughout the United States.
Small changes in bone mineral density can reduce hip fracture risk
Sep 08, 2023
Small improvements in femoral neck BMD coincided with a significant reduction in the incidence of hip fracture in men and women.
Second omicron case reported in man who traveled to NYC anime convention
Dec 02, 2021
The man developed mild symptoms on Nov. 22, sought testing on Nov. 24 and has since recovered.
Fundamentally sound?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 18, 2018
The big picture in seniors housing and care looks good, despite some recent setbacks, according to several experts.
People in the news, Oct. 17
Oct 17, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at The Eden Alternative, Green Oak Consulting Group, JLL, The Kendal Corp., the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, Red Oak Capital Holdings,...
History-making elections put women at head of NCAL, AHCA boards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2019
Helen Crunk of Nebraska was elected chair of the NCAL Board of Directors, and Debbie Meade of Georgia was elected chair of the AHCA Board of Governors, both for 2019-2020 terms, on Wednesday during the...
Muscle adiposity tied to cognitive decline
Jun 09, 2023
A five-year increase in fat stored in the thigh muscle was tied to cognitive decline in older men and women.