Despite new research suggesting that a majority of U.S. adults — 56% — now embrace using a connected device at home to monitor health and share data with caregivers, telemedicine might not be the savior...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: William M. McKnight Jr.
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John O'Connor
Oct 27, 2020
The McKnight’s brand may be familiar to many in the field today. That’s somewhat ironic, as the man behind it never expected to be a publisher.
Another reason to stay together: a reduced dementia risk
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John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2019
Forget the trope about bickering old couples constantly at war. It turns out that staying married may actually help stave off the effects of depression.
Many future retirees plan to stay put: survey
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John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2017
Senior living campuses may be sprouting like dandelions across the sunshine states, but will future retirees uproot to get there? Many may not, if a new USA Today survey is to be believed.
Let’s worry about real threats
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John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
We have far more to dread than an Ebola outbreak.
A temporary reprieve?
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John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2016
A new federal rule that would have disallowed arbitration agreements during resident admissions has been put on hold, at least for now.
Food for thought: Mediterranean diet may combat depression
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John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2019
A diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fish oil and nuts over sugar and saturated fats may be good for more than residents’ physical wellbeing. It may also help ward off symptoms of depression, Australian...
Insurers likely to add and trim senior living benefits, thanks to relaxed Medicare rule
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John O'Connor
Apr 06, 2018
Medicare managed care enrollees soon may enjoy enhanced senior living benefits, thanks to a new rule. But existing coverage also may be reduced or eliminated when revamped policies hit the marketplace,...
These 7 tech tools could make a difference
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John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2016
Technologic advances are reshaping the way all Americans live. A recent story in U.S. News & World Report singled out seven advances that will specifically affect seniors.
Napping may be a sign of approaching Alzheimer’s
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John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2019
When residents begin to take more naps, it might not just be that they are tired. New research indicates it might be an early warning sign of advancing Alzheimer’s disease.