Washington best, Nevada worst in new ranking of outlook for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Washington state helps older adults live their best lives, whereas Nevada is at the bottom of states having the most improved outlook for older adults, according to a new ranking.
Why comprehensive medication management is especially important now
By
Karmen L. Stephens, PharmD, BCGP
Mar 24, 2022
Comprehensive medication management, or CMM, is a whole-person approach to medication management that ensures that medications are appropriate, safe and effective, and that they support the individual’s...
Technology investments meant to ‘improve resident experience’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 07, 2022
New air purification technology being installed in ALG Senior’s managed communities is a game-changer for the industry, according to a company executive.
The importance of indoor air quality for prospective residents of senior living
By
Carolina Campanella, Ph.D.
Jan 20, 2022
Now is the time to listen to the concerns of prospective residents and their families and take actions to provide a safer, healthier living environment and raise consumer confidence.
Older adults account for most breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2021
Breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations of fully vaccinated individuals most often affect older adults and those with chronic health conditions, according to a new analysis of hospital data by the Kaiser...
USPSTF still advises against COPD screening for asymptomatic adults
Nov 02, 2021
The task force concludes with moderate certainty that there is no net benefit for screening asymptomatic adults for COPD.
DispatchHealth expands its reach in Florida
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 03, 2021
One of the nation’s largest health systems is bringing medical care into patients’ homes through a new partnership with DispatchHealth.
Intense rehab and transitional care providers have done well amid pandemic
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 23, 2021
Most of long-term care has found itself hobbled by low occupancy and consumers’ sustained fears during the pandemic, but one group has generally fared much better than the others: Providers focusing...
At-home hospital-level care is growing fast, home care execs say
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 24, 2021
Robust Medicare reimbursements for house calls and nonmedical services, and the need for hospital beds due to COVID-19 are driving increases in Medicare Hospital at Home programs nationwide. Given the...
COVID-19 vaccine priority populations vary by state, city: reports
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 11, 2020
With the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory board recommending approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use authorization on Thursday, two data analyses outline which...