Proposal would increase funding, training for affordable senior housing service coordinators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
A new bill intended to expand and improve service coordination programs in affordable housing was introduced this week, adding a potential funding mechanism for tax credit-financed housing.
Coronary heart disease mortality dropped from 1990 to 2019
Aug 10, 2023
Half of all CHD deaths could have been prevented with the elimination of smoking, alcohol and obesity
Study reveals ‘clear senior care gap’ that tech can fill
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 09, 2023
Roughly 70% of seniors aging in place in certain western countries don’t have access to ‘advanced’ monitoring systems, results show.
Growing need for care outside hospital is opportunity for senior living, skilled nursing providers, experts...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 09, 2023
About a third of the $4.4 trillion spent last year on healthcare in the United States was from the people over the age of 65, “and the estimate is that this group will represent half of all healthcare...
Reps join ASHA, 14 other groups in opposing capital gains taxes for some US REITs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 09, 2023
Two members of the US House of Representatives are adding their voices to those of the American Seniors Housing Association and 14 other real estate-related groups calling for the withdrawal of a retroactive...
Hip fracture risk higher among vegetarians versus regular meat eaters
Aug 08, 2023
The association was partly explained by their lower body mass index.
Focus On briefs: IT
Aug 08, 2023
Telehealth is finding its stride: analysts, PointClickCare holds top ranking as long-term care software provider
EEOC shares how it plans to implement law requiring employers to do more to protect pregnant workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 08, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Monday issued a proposed rule to implement the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable...
Workforce training program being evaluated by LeadingAge LTSS Center
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 08, 2023
The LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston has been selected to evaluate the three-year Gateway-In Project, a workforce training initiative designed by LeadingAge California.
BP measurements inaccurate with undercuffing, overcuffing
Aug 07, 2023
A significantly higher BP reading was seen with use of a regular cuff among those requiring a large or extra-large cuff.