Older adults with Type 1 diabetes have lower grip strength
Jun 15, 2022
Additionally, lower diastolic blood pressure was seen with type 1 diabetes versus matched controls.
Senior living operator agrees to settle landmark transgender discrimination case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2022
A Maine senior living operator will adopt a comprehensive nondiscrimination policy and provide cultural competency training to staff members under the terms of a settlement in the first known discrimination...
Senators re-introduce legislation to improve vetting, training of caregivers in nursing homes
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 15, 2022
Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) re-introduced legislation Monday designed to help nursing homes improve their vetting and training of caregivers to help ensure resident safety.
CareTrust REIT leads real estate investment trusts in female board membership
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 15, 2022
Sixty percent of CareTrust REIT’s board members are women, making it the leader in this regard among publicly traded real estate investment trusts, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Sugar-sweetened drinks may raise risk for liver cancer
Jun 14, 2022
“Replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with water, and non-sugar-sweetened coffee or tea could significantly lower liver cancer risk,” an author said.
New cancer drugs approved faster in U.S. than Europe
Jun 14, 2022
The FDA received licensing applications sooner and had shorter review times compared with the European Medicines Agency.
Vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection wanes over time
Jun 14, 2022
However, for all ages, vaccine effectiveness against severe COVID-19 was high overall, at 90% five months or longer after two doses.
Labor Department to issue new rule on misclassification of employees as independent contractors
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 14, 2022
The Department of Labor is seeking feedback before it issues a new rule to clarify whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Repurposing existing structures may be one solution for coming senior housing crunch
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 14, 2022
Repurposing existing structures into senior housing might alleviate some of the uptick in need for housing and care as the oldest baby boomers, turning 76 this year, look for senior housing in the coming...
Business briefs, June 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 14, 2022
Peconic Landing marks 20th anniversary with new projects … CareTrust REIT rings NYSE bell … Friday is nomination deadline for LeadingAge annual awards … Fitch Ratings affirms Marquette Manorat BBB;...
