What happens if biomarker tests spot Alzheimer’s before people show symptoms?
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 05, 2024
As of now, no therapy is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease who don’t have symptoms. But blood tests that can spot biomarkers linked to the disease...
Tech tools can aid marketing efforts: experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 14, 2024
Consistently delivering relevant content builds brand awareness and also creates relationships and drives actions leading to sales and revenue in the senior living field
Report: Physical activity, internet use can improve health for people with chronic conditions
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 29, 2024
Chronic diseases have a crucial effect on the health-related quality of life for middle-aged and older adults, but physical activity can improve their health— as can using the internet for health-related...
Class-action lawsuit targets long-term care management company after data breach hits 80,000 people
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 28, 2024
A long-term care services company has been named in a class action lawsuit over a cyber attack that may have affected almost 80,000 people.
Report: Frailty screening, care can improve care for older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 23, 2024
Checking for frailty and treating it should be top priorities when providing healthcare and health planning for older adults, according to a report published Aug. 7 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
14th annual McKnight’s Tech Awards finalists announced
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 22, 2024
Names of the finalists in the 2024 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program were released late Wednesday by program organizers.
Home health earns top scores in key quality reporting measures
By
Adam Healy
Aug 21, 2024
Home health achieved the best results in two quality measures: discharge to community and Medicare spending per beneficiary.
CCRC breaks ground on solar array projected to supply 17 percent of annual electricity needs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 21, 2024
A Connecticut continuing care retirement community recently broke ground on a solar installation that is projected to supply 17% of the community’s annual electricity at an estimated savings of $7.6...
Senior living communities struggle to sell value amid increasing rates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2024
As senior living operators continue to try to recoup COVID-19 pandemic costs, sales teams aren’t necessarily doing the best job selling value in the face of increasing prices, according to a marketing...
Scrolling through online videos only increases boredom: study
Aug 19, 2024
Bored residents? The time they spend zipping through online videos isn’t going to help, a new study shows.