‘Never too late’ for senior living providers to help residents reduce Alzheimer’s risk: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2023
It’s “never too early, never too late” for senior living providers to help residents reduce their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, suggests the World Alzheimer Report 2023.
More news for Friday, Sept. 22
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2023
Free, at-home COVID-19 tests will be available soon … 5G improved health of older adults: study … COVID-infected adults with 4 or more underlying diseases faced higher risk of ICU stay, death … Medicare...
More news for Thursday, Aug. 24
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2023
Watermark Retirement Communities earns ‘High Performer’ status in HRC-SAGE LEI … Older adults fastest-growing cannabis clientele … Routine vaccines can cut risk for later Alzheimer’s disease...
More news for Thursday, Aug. 17
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2023
CMS extends spousal impoverishment rules for married applicants, HCBS recipients … PSA campaign targets early detection of Alzheimer’s in Hispanic/Latino community … Florida’s first LGBTQ+-centric...
Proposal would increase funding, training for affordable senior housing service coordinators
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
A new bill intended to expand and improve service coordination programs in affordable housing was introduced this week, adding a potential funding mechanism for tax credit-financed housing.
Mental wellness program leads to increased productivity
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2023
A partnership providing a new wellness benefit to employees has led to increased productivity for one senior living provider.
More news for Friday, Jan. 13
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2023
Fall rate almost 50% for older adults with dementia; study pinpoints risk factors … Initiatives launched to help older New Yorkers age in communities of choice … LeadingAge VA CNA course takes aim...
New online tool calls out best, worst states for caregiver policies, support
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2023
The top five states for direct care workers are Washington (No. 1), Rhode Island, Washington, DC, Maine and New Jersey, whereas the states with the “most opportunity for improvement” are Texas (No....
Higher vitality means healthier residents, more productive workforce: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Individuals with higher vitality experience a wide range of benefits, from better mental and physical health to higher job satisfaction and performance, and those aged 65 to 75 have higher levels of vitality...