A 4-letter word, hope, can affect older adults’ wellness goals: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2022
Hope is a four-letter word, one that can make the difference in motivating older adults to move toward their wellness goals, according to the results of a new study from the Mather Institute.
EEOC: Employers must meet ‘business necessity’ standard to require worker COVID-19 testing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 25, 2022
Employer use of a COVID-19 test to screen employees who are or will be in the workplace must meet a “business necessity” standard, according to newly updated federal guidance.
Leaders identify funding sources for senior living wellness model
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 22, 2022
Senior living operators looking for ways to pay for an increased presence of wellness programming in their communities have several options, concluded a think tank of senior living leaders who attended...
Court ruling provides cautionary tale regarding duties of independent living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 21, 2022
A Michigan Supreme Court ruling has called into question whether independent living residents are truly “independent” and what responsibilities operators hold beyond the traditional landlord-tenant...
Court favors senior living operator, allowing COVID insurance case to advance
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 19, 2022
A Colorado senior living operator may continue to pursue a suit against its insurer claiming reimbursement for loss incurred due to COVID-19-related business interruptions, a state court has decided.
Study pinpoints factors tied to COVID deaths in healthcare workers
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 19, 2022
Pre-existing chronic conditions were the most important predictor of COVID-19 deaths, investigators say. But unlike the general population, worker deaths only peaked once.
McKnight’s Senior Living secures 3 more awards, including Grand Award, for editorial content
Jul 18, 2022
McKnight’s Senior Living has captured a Grand Award and two Awards of Excellence in the 2022 Awards for Publication Excellence program. Winners were announced Friday. The 34th annual APEX Awards, sponsored...
Dementia-focused programming highlights individuals over disease
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2022
Care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is getting a boost from training and education programs designed to highlight the individuals and not the disease.
Shortened post-death billing cycle under new law could squeeze assisted living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 13, 2022
A New Hampshire law affecting assisted living community billing practices following a resident’s death could mean fee increases for all residents, according to one expert.
Removing barriers to physical activity key to healthier residents: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 13, 2022
Educating senior living residents about available options and how to stay active despite chronic conditions or mobility limitations are essential actions to removing barriers to physical activity for older...