The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held this year from June 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida, drawing more than 15,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians,...
3 trends shaping the future of senior living and care design
By
Michael Batts
Jul 01, 2024
Generational shifts and differing needs and desires mean that now is the time to stay in-the-know for what trends are shaping tomorrow.
Meet Diamond Boone, 2024 Rising Star honoree
By
Foster Stubbs
Jul 03, 2024
Diamond Boone, corporate director of therapeutic recreation at Athena Health Care Systems in Farmington, CT, is a Rising Star honoree in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
More news for Thursday, June 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2024
LeadingAge joins call for increased guardrails on Medicare Advantage’s use of AI … Researchers note increasing trends in cannabis-related disorders in US older adults … Sedentary behavior tied to...
HHS to impose penalties on providers that block patients’ health information
By
Adam Healy
Jun 26, 2024
HHS published a final rule Monday outlining penalties for providers that block access to electronic health information.
AI could open doors to advances in care, operations in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2024
Aging services organizations already are using artificial intelligence, whether or not they realize it, a panel of experts said Thursday.
Wearable tech shows promise in spotting falls among older adults at home, improving reaction time
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 01, 2024
A new technology may be able to boost reaction times to help older adults who fall at home get care more quickly.
Building a ‘destination workplace’ in long-term care requires diverse investments, active listening...
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 28, 2024
Faced with today’s complex array of financial, staffing and regulatory challenges, senior living and other long-term care providers across the care continuum must rely on an equally broad range of solutions,...
Chronic loneliness linked to increased risk of stroke
Jun 28, 2024
Individuals with consistently high loneliness patterns over time had a significantly higher incident stroke risk.
Arizona AG secures second win against use of ‘secrecy clauses’ in senior living arbitration agreements
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 02, 2024
The use of so-called “secrecy clauses” in assisted living and nursing home arbitration agreements hit another snag after Arizona’s top attorney announced a second settlement affecting dozens of long-term...