BMI cutoff of 30 for obesity may be too high for middle-aged, older adults
May 31, 2024
The authors found that BMI of ≥27 shows excellent diagnostic performance./p>
Study helps providers, residents plan ahead for when it’s time for older drivers to hand over the keys
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2024
Routine cognitive testing could help older drivers make decisions about whether to give up the keys, as well as help senior living providers plan ahead for alternative transportation options to help residents...
Genital talc use positively linked to ovarian cancer
May 21, 2024
Frequent douching and douching during young adulthood also was positively associated with ovarian cancer.
Victory in assisted living case does not mean providers can turn a blind eye to harassment of workers
By
Jennifer Long
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jun 03, 2024
Despite a recent court ruling, failure to take action in defense of staff members in the face of verbal abuse could cause substantial liability for operators.
Report: AI tool could boost communication for older adults with cancer
By
Kristen Fischer
May 22, 2024
AI may be a useful communication tool to help older adults with cancer communicate with their doctors and have more of a say in their treatment, per a new report.
Half of Native Americans older than 70 years may have cognitive impairment
May 17, 2024
Vascular and neurodegenerative injuries are approximately equally responsible for cognitive impairment.
US Justice Department moves to reclassify weed as less risky drug
May 17, 2024
The US Justice Department on Thursday moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, setting the stage for a significant shift in the nation’s drug policy.
Listeria risk prompts recall of Planters peanut products
May 07, 2024
To date, no reports of illnesses have been linked to the recalled products have been reported.
New Perspective buys 6 communities using $200M+ in capital, with plans for $500M in future acquisitions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 02, 2024
Senior living operator New Perspective will use more than $200 million in bridge loans, preferred equity and common equity from BMO, Fengate and Boldt to buy and finance six senior living communities with...
Brookdale finds itself in the midst of another federal inquiry, this time about skilled nursing
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
The country’s largest senior living company on Sunday found itself the subject of an inquiry related to a new federal mandate for minimum staffing at nursing homes. Brookdale Senior Living President...
