Proposal allowing unsupervised teens to use power lifts hits another snag
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2018
Regulators are withholding evidence in an effort let unsupervised teenagers operate powered lifts, critic have alleged.
Assisted living communities target lower-income residents
By
John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2017
A Phoenix-area developer is building assisted living options for an often-overlooked population: those with few financial resources.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Paul Klaassen
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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.
White House unveils ‘efficient’ new rule for H-1B visas
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John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2019
A final rule related to the filing of H-1B visas has been posted in the Federal Register, asserting that the change will result in greater efficiency, lower employer costs and applicants with better job...
An easier and cheaper way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease may be on the way
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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.
Wages rising in senior living, and elsewhere
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2018
If it seems you are paying staff more lately, it’s probably because you are. Wages for all U.S. workers rose by 2.9% between September 2017 and September 2018, according to new Labor Department figures.
Exercise reduces risk for Alzheimer’s
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John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
One of the best ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in old age is to remain physically active in the preceding years, Finnish researchers recently discovered.
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.
Statins may help reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease
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John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
Drugs frequently prescribed to treat high cholesterol might also help reduce the odds a person will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a new examination of Medicare data has found.
Bad air is bad for brains, study concludes
By
John O'Connor
Sep 18, 2018
Breathing polluted air may lead to dementia later in life, according to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.