Social Security COLA predicted to be lowest in 4 years
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 16, 2024
Slowing inflation means that Social Security beneficiaries will see the lowest cost-of-living adjustment since 2021, according to experts.
Senior living operators must adapt to market trends to meet demographic shifts, evolving preferences
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 19, 2024
Rebounding occupancy, increasing investment and consolidation activity, and the furthering of integrated healthcare models were among the trends senior living experts discussed during an Argentum webinar.
Enhanced healthcare tax credits help older Americans more than younger ones
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 11, 2024
Among all Americans with annual incomes of approximately $60,000 or more, those aged 50 or more years are likely to see the greatest cost savings from premium healthcare tax credits that lower monthly...
Show them the money, but don’t stop there
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John O'Connor
Sep 12, 2024
In a world of shifting priorities, one constant remains in long-term care: money talks.
Cluster of 8 possible human bird flu cases now reported in Missouri
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HealthDay News
Sep 30, 2024
If cases of bird flu among these healthcare workers are confirmed with antibody testing, it could mean the virus may be starting to spread among humans. Worldwide, most cases have come from close contact...
Systemic immune-inflammation index tied to mortality in CKD
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HealthDay News
Sep 24, 2024
The association was most pronounced for those older than 60 years and those with diabetes.
Some companies spend more on stock buybacks than on employees, capital improvements, report finds
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 06, 2024
Some companies have spent more on stock buybacks than on improving wages, retirement contributions or capital improvements over the past five years, according to a recent report from The Institute for...
Joint infection after hip replacement tied to fivefold higher risk for death over 10 years
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Haymarket Media
Sep 09, 2024
The authors say the findings highlight the need for infection prevention.
Clinical practice guideline developed for treatment of H. pylori infection
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Haymarket Media
Sep 09, 2024
Bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days is the preferred regimen for treatment-naive patients when antibiotic susceptibility is unknown.
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.