Ready-to-eat food environment linked to risk for heart failure
Feb 28, 2024
The ready-to-eat food environment-associated risk for heart failure was stronger for those who are poorly educated and living in urban areas.
Mortality higher for COVID-19 hospitalization than for flu in 2023/2024 season
May 22, 2024
The authors highlight that the volume of hospitalizations for COVID-19 was double that of the volume for flu.
Actions & Transactions, Jan. 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 05, 2024
New owners seek to convert Maine county’s last nursing home to assisted living … BWE secures $26M in financing for senior housing properties in 4 states … Resort Lifestyle Communities opens active...
Brookdale sees 25 consecutive months of occupancy growth as of November
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 11, 2023
Brentwood, TN-based Brookdale Senior Living wrapped up November with its 25th consecutive month of year-over-year weighted average occupancy growth, the company reported Friday.
Gains in heart failure mortality have been erased
Apr 26, 2024
The declines seen in heart failure mortality rates from 1999 to 2012 were reversed from 2012 to 2021.
Endocrine, vascular processes contribute to cognitive decline in women
Apr 03, 2024
Earlier menopause and higher vascular risk were synergistically associated with lower cognitive scores at follow-up.
Diagnostic errors common in hospitalized adults who die, move to ICU
Jan 08, 2024
23% experienced a diagnostic error; errors contributed to temporary harm, permanent harm or death in 17.8 %.
Clif Porter named AHCA/NCAL’s next president and CEO
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2024
Clifton J. “Clif” Porter II, the current senior vice president of government relations for the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, will become the groups’ next president...
Residents sing, sketch to good health
By
Foster Stubbs
Jan 31, 2024
Creativity is not just encouraged at Kempton of Charleston; it is part of the routine. Read more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Does a Fitbit understand pickleball? New study highlights where and when device data fit into seniors’...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
New study results show that device data insights often dovetail, rather than clash with, traditional methods of diagnosing physical health.