Lifetime Achievement Award winner Patricia Will answers important questions
Jul 05, 2022
2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award winner shares the words she lives by, the biggest surprise of her career, advice for people considering careers in long-term care,...
Vaccination protects overweight, obese against severe COVID-19
Jul 01, 2022
Protection against severe COVID-19 was similar for those who were overweight or obese versus those at a healthy weight; lower protection was seen for those who were underweight.
Deadline extended! Tech Awards nomination now due July 7
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 01, 2022
The deadline to enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards has been extended to Thursday, July 7.
Overall cardiovascular health score less than optimal for U.S. adults
Jun 29, 2022
Significant differences in mean overall CVH scores were based on Life’s Essential 8 by sex, age and racial/ethnic group.
Tech Awards nomination deadline is Thursday
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2022
Thursday is the deadline to enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
AlerisLife names Jeff Leer president and CEO, plans cost cuts, reorganization
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2022
Jeff Leer has been appointed president and CEO of Newton, MA-based AlerisLife, a position he has held on an interim basis since former President and CEO Katie Potter resigned April 30.
Voter registration efforts can be part of provider wellness offerings: panelists
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
A Virginia-based senior housing owner and operator said Monday that voter registration services are part of the company’s wellness offerings, giving residents a sense of purpose and empowerment knowing...
Siemens to acquire Brightly Software, formerly Dude Solutions, in $1.6 billion deal
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2022
Cary, NC-based Brightly Software, formerly known as Dude Solutions, will be acquired by Zug, Switzerland-based Siemens Smart Infrastructure in a $1.575 billion deal, plus earn-out, Siemens announced Monday.
Mutual aid funding could save lives
By
Jeannee Parker Martin
Jun 27, 2022
A mutual aid program can protect older adults, mitigating risk by preparing for disasters and establishing local resiliency and coordinating strategies between long-term care facilities for equipment,...
2022 Technology Supplement
Jun 23, 2022
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