Seniors more prepared for pandemic but also more lonely
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2020
How are seniors nationwide faring one month into social distancing? The results paint a mixed picture, according to a survey by TheSeniorList.
Trump taking advantage of COVID-19 to bust unions, critics claim
By
John O'Connor
Apr 14, 2020
Unions are alleging that the Trump administration — and more specifically, the Republican-controlled National Labor Relations Board — is taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to further weaken...
An easier and cheaper way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease may be on the way
By
John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2020
A simple blood test might soon be all that’s needed to confirm Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Debra Cafaro
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2020
How different is Ventas since Debra Cafaro took over? Only about as different as night and day.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Robert G. Kramer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 24, 2020
When people discuss how freely capital now flows in this sector, demographics and a strong economy usually get the credit. Often overlooked is the man perhaps most responsible for opening the spigot.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Paul Klaassen
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2020
Four decades ago, older adults with lower-acuity needs who could cover their care costs usually lived in nursing homes. But not anymore.
Letter seeks extension of lowered threshold for medical expense deduction
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
Four lawmakers recently sent a letter to Senate leadership seeking an extension of the reduced threshold for the medical expense deduction. Many senior living residents benefit from the provision.
House throws down the gauntlet on drug pricing
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
The House of Representatives served up drug pricing legislation Thursday. But the measure is not expected to clear the Senate without major changes.
Beneficiaries often reluctant to change Medicare or drug coverage, report finds
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2019
In theory, beneficiaries in private Medicare Advantage plans and Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans could be switching plans each year. But as a new Kaiser Family Foundation report shows, that...
Senate drug pricing bill lowers costs for seniors
By
John O'Connor
Dec 10, 2019
A new version of a Senate drug-pricing bill would trim the amount seniors would pay for medications, advocates are claiming.