Assisted living affordability among adults’ top cost concerns
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 14, 2024
The cost of assisted living, other long-term care settings and healthcare in general weighs heavily on the minds of older adults, according to the results of a new poll.
Virtual reality therapy can augment depression treatment
May 13, 2024
Extended reality may enhance expectation or placebo effects of behavioral activation.
Two documentaries could bring attention, not all of it wanted
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 13, 2024
The past couple of weeks have brought news of two upcoming documentaries that promise to shine a spotlight on senior living, warts and all.
Strategic grant initiatives: How to elevate diversity and inclusion in senior living communities
By
Diane Massey
May 13, 2024
A feeling of belonging should define every resident’s experience in a senior living community, and it helps with recruiting and retaining staff members, too. Here are four steps to making that happen.
Letters promote congressional support for $353 million increase in federal funding for dementia initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Congressional support is growing for increased federal funding for dementia research, as evidenced by two recent letters to House appropriations subcommittee leadership.
Meet E. Joseph Steier III, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Thought Leader’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 13, 2024
E. Joseph Steier III has been blazing trails and inspiring others professionally for more than 30 years. As the president and CEO of Signature HealthCARE, his leadership keeps more than 18,000 employees...
Orah Burack diligently works out of the spotlight, keeping her head down and her mind focused on improving care and conditions throughout long-term care. Her work as a senior research associate at The...
New DOJ task force to tackle competition-related concerns in healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2024
The Justice Department said its Antitrust Division’s new Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion will consider “widespread competition concerns shared by patients, healthcare professionals,...
Blood pressure down with self-monitoring of BP, self-titration of medications
May 10, 2024
A reduction was seen in systolic and diastolic blood pressure with self-monitoring plus self-titration of antihypertensive medications.
Sociodemographics tied to rehab use during critical illness hospitalization
May 10, 2024
Dual Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and rural residence were linked to lower odds of physical and occupational therapy receipt.