Many working women saving little for retirement years
By
John O'Connor
Nov 22, 2019
Women employed in senior living appear to be far less prepared for retirement than their male counterparts, a new report suggests.
Night shift work can have grave consequences: draft report
By
John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2018
Those who regularly work night shifts know it can throw off their body clocks. But a new study suggests the consequences can be far more severe.
Data breaches continued upward rise in September
By
John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2016
The healthcare sector was hit by 37 data breaches in September, causing about 250,000 patient records to be compromised. But that was a far cry from the 8.8 million records breached in August.
These 7 tech tools could make a difference
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2016
Technologic advances are reshaping the way all Americans live. A recent story in U.S. News & World Report singled out seven advances that will specifically affect seniors.
CMS finalizes chronic kidney disease payment model
By
John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finalized an alternative payment model for patients with chronic kidney disease.
Friendships help inoculate residents against mental decline
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Healthy interpersonal relationships help keep aging brains healthy, suggests a new study by Northwestern University researchers.
Lawmakers likely to push for additional licensing requirements
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2018
Minnesota lawmakers are expected to promote legislation that targets senior living abuses, in the wake of negative newspaper reports.
This shouldn’t be his decision to make
By
John O'Connor
Jan 20, 2022
This is one time when a governor’s decision to ignore the Supreme Court will come at a high cost. For others, that is.
Wildfire evacuations at two communities spark investigation
By
John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2017
State officials are investigating the way residents were evacuated from two senior living communities during a wildfire in northern California.