In a world of shifting priorities, one constant remains in long-term care: money talks.
Addressing vaccine misconceptions essential to increasing vaccination rates during respiratory virus...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 26, 2024
An even greater number of Americans than last year say they don’t plan to vaccinate themselves against COVID-19 or flu this year despite warnings from health experts about severe risks, according to...
Metformin use tied to lower incidence of death, long COVID after COVID-19
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HealthDay News
Sep 19, 2024
The incidence of death or postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 was slightly lower with prevalent metformin use.
Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about COVID-19 vaccination,...
Year-over-year health spending growth highest ‘by far’ for home healthcare
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2024
Year-over-year growth in national health spending in June was highest “by far” for home healthcare, at 20.9%, compared with other major healthcare categories, according to a brief issued late Tuesday...
Commitment, smart growth needed for active adult success: experts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 05, 2024
Robust leasing trends and strong demand are creating a prime opportunity for development of active adult rental communities, according to a panel of experts. But challenges exist.
National Senior Communities, Presbyterian Homes and Services top LeadingAge Ziegler 200 lists for senior...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2024
Presbyterian Homes & Services tops the 2024 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living and care organizations with respect to assisted living units, with 2,927, and...
Continuing resolutions could have ‘significant’ effects on affordable senior housing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 10, 2024
Calling for increased investments in affordable housing, LeadingAge joined other housing and community development organizations Friday to urge Congress to pass final appropriations bills, saying that...
Flu, pneumococcal, COVID and RSV vaccination: What you need to know
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 03, 2024
Labor Day brought cooler temperatures in my neck of the woods this year, which reminded me of the changing seasons. This time of year is when your thoughts may be turning to all of the vaccinations that...
Fast times at NIC
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John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2024
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference will start soon, and the excitement already is building.