Loneliness can have negative consequences for both mental, physical health: studies
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 11, 2024
Two newly published studies on loneliness take different approaches to identifying how loneliness affects older adults, but both draw similar conclusions that its negative effects include both mental and...
When it comes to nation’s older adults, ‘affordable housing matters’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2024
Low-income older adults are spending record amounts of income on housing. That’s one takeaway message that LeadingAge Senior Vice President of Policy Linda Couch said she has from a report released Thursday.
Laws shielding healthcare professionals seeking mental health services could lead to protections in senior...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 29, 2024
Although new laws in Georgia that create so-called safe-haven programs to protect healthcare professionals who seek mental health services are geared mainly toward physicians and nurses, backers say that...
Nation unprepared to meet needs of fast-growing older adult population: poll
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2024
The majority of respondents to a recent survey on changing attitudes in healthcare said they have little to no confidence that the nation is ready for the surging older adult population, and most say the...
Public/private coordination could improve care delivery for affordable senior housing residents in MA...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 25, 2024
With more than half of all affordable senior housing residents now enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans, a new report from the federal government says that coordinated service and healthcare delivery...
Report adds to research showing health benefits for senior living residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 21, 2024
Senior living residents — particularly residents of continuing care retirement / life plan communities — experience the same or better health outcomes compared with their peers living in the greater...
The owners and operators of multiple New York adult care facilities and assisted living programs are facing a discrimination lawsuit for reportedly turning away prospective residents who use wheelchairs.
Study finds relationship between activities, loneliness, cognitive function
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2024
Leisure activities may play a significant role in the relationship between loneliness and cognitive functions in older adults, according to the results of a new study.
‘Great confirmation’ — most assisted living residents satisfied in Texas
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 05, 2024
A report on the state of Texas’ assisted living communities found areas for improvement, but overall, residents said they were satisfied with the quality of their communities, including their ability...
‘Booming’ assisted living industry places increasing burden on long-term care ombudsman programs,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 28, 2024
A “booming” assisted living industry is placing a burden on state long-term care ombudsman programs, which are stretching their resources to cover those extra units without any additional staffing...