Four in 10 adults with diabetes report taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist
May 14, 2024
Even with healthcare insurance, users report difficulty paying for the medication.
Researchers see a future with better glaucoma detection
By
John O'Connor
May 14, 2024
Researchers have recently developed “smart” contact lenses that could lead to earlier glaucoma detection among the elderly.
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.
People in the news, May 14
May 14, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Emerald Communities, Leopardo, Lifespace Communities, Ohio...
NHC’s net operating revenues increase by 10.2% year over year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 14, 2024
National Healthcare Corp. saw net operating revenues of $297.1 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared with $269.5 million for the same quarter a year ago. That’s an increase of 10.2%, the...
Industry groups launch online resource for senior living and care careers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 14, 2024
The Minnesota state partner of LeadingAge and Argentum and the state affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living have partnered on an online resource meant to...
Virtual reality therapy can augment depression treatment
May 13, 2024
Extended reality-enhanced behavioral activation (XR-BA) may be a feasible enhancement to traditional BA for major depressive disorder.
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.
First-quarter momentum allowing Sonida to ‘swiftly’ move into growth mode, execs say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Sonida Senior Living ended the first quarter with significant momentum toward its growth goals and swiftly moved into growth mode in the second quarter, providing a “clear line of sight” into further...
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.