Drinking coffee may reduce incident CVD, mortality risks
Oct 03, 2022
A reduced risk for all-cause mortality was associated with consumption of decaffeinated, ground or instant coffee.
Traffic-related air pollution may impact women more
Sep 20, 2022
The effects on plasma proteins known to play a role in inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease are greater in women than in men.
Being a victim of fraud may increase blood pressure in seniors
Aug 04, 2022
Incident fraud victimization is tied to worse blood pressure metrics, particularly among men.
Nursing home employment increases slightly in May: Labor Department
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 09, 2021
Employment in nursing homes rose last month, according to data released Friday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
NSAID eye drops may suffice for cataract surgery prophylaxis
Aug 13, 2021
Initiation of prophylactic treatment three days before surgery is not superior to initiation on day of surgery.
Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection ups protection for vaccinated
Nov 15, 2021
Prior infection was linked to a lower risk for breakthrough infection among individuals vaccinated with BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) or mRNA-1273 (Moderna).
CDC extends mask mandates on planes, trains to May 3
Apr 13, 2022
The agency cites the spread of the omicron subvariant BA.2 as the reason for the extension.
Ombudsman rule doesn’t go far enough, group says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2016
A newly effective federal rule should improve efficiency and consistency in state long-term care ombudsman programs as intended, but it doesn’t go far enough, maintains one organization representing...
NY assisted living building sale may be delayed again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2016
There’s a new chapter in the story of a Brooklyn, NY, assisted living building that has been at the center of controversy for the past two years.
2016 may see record number of changes in community ownership
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 02, 2016
The year 2016 is on track to see a record number of not-for-profit senior living communities change owners, according to specialty investment bank Ziegler.