mRNA-1273, BNT162b2 vaccines comparable for lowering COVID-19 risk
Dec 02, 2021
The mRNA-1273 vaccine (Moderna) was marginally more effective than the BNT162b2 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) among U.S. veterans, but the risk for outcomes at 24 weeks was low with both vaccines.
Senior living groups among 49 calling for ‘robust’ federal funding for COVID-19 testing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2020
LeadingAge, AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine and the American Health Care Association are among 49 organizations urging Congress to prioritize “robust” federal funding...
FDA panel to weigh improved booster shots from Moderna, Pfizer
Jun 27, 2022
Both Pfizer and Moderna have been testing updated booster shots that target the omicron variant.
Link between COVID-19 vaccination, sudden deafness explored
Mar 01, 2022
A study conducted in the U.S. suggests no population-level association; a study conducted in Israel suggests an increased risk with a very small effect size.
Washington state easing pandemic restrictions in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2022
Washington state will rescind COVID-19 proclamations governing assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities Oct. 27 following federal easing of pandemic guidelines.
Federal government partners with Uber, Lyft to encourage vaccinations
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 14, 2021
Ride-share companies Uber and Lyft are part of the latest effort to get the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of more people, including homebound seniors.
Many operators got relief. Some may soon get the hammer.
By
John O'Connor
May 13, 2021
The feds plan to use data analytics and specialized task forces to uncover anything that even remotely smells like fraud or abuse.
Providers should test 50% of staff, residents weekly even if coronavirus risk is low, researchers suggest
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 31, 2020
A research study recommending weekly testing of staff and residents in skilled nursing facilities is applicable to assisted living communities looking to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, according to the...
Senior living residents eligible for $7 million federal COVID-19 telehealth program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 09, 2023
The launch of a federal telehealth model will provide any adult — including senior living and affordable senior housing residents — access to at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, telehealth sessions and antiviral...
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...