Alzheimer’s diagnosis may lead to reduced social activity: study
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Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Despite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is crucial, a new study by scientists at Rutgers University suggests that a person’s social network and social support do not increase...
New measure aims to better protect senior living residents from waterborne illnesses
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Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has signed into law legislation aimed at protecting senior living residents in the state from waterborne illnesses. The measure, signed May 27 and going into effect immediately,...
Judge rejects sick leave and emergency family leave restrictions
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Amy Novotney
Aug 05, 2020
A federal judge has struck down the Department of Labor’s restrictions on which workers can access a temporary federal paid leave program, according to court documents released Monday.
Lawmakers in several states propose bills to ban employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccines
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Amy Novotney
Mar 10, 2021
Although only a handful of long-term care operators have gone the route of requiring employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, some state legislators are working to pre-empt those mandates, according to a Washington...
OSHA long-term care COVID inspections this year surpass number for all of 2021
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Amy Novotney
Jun 13, 2022
Even without a federal COVID-19 healthcare rule to enforce, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has inspected more assisted living communities and nursing homes...