Most unvaccinated Americans want to stay that way: poll
Jul 26, 2021
Among those not vaccinated, 35% said they are unlikely to get vaccinated, and 45% say they definitely will not.
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies may persist nine months after infection
Jul 26, 2021
Antibody levels appear to remain positive for up to nine months after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, according to a study published online July 19 in Nature Communications.
LeadingAge, 56 other groups call for mandatory COVID vaccination for workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2021
LeadingAge joined 56 other healthcare professional associations Monday in calling for a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for long-term care and other healthcare workers.
Pandemic has revealed ‘what’s possible’ in home care, OSU Wexner Medical Center leader says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 26, 2021
When The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) opened in 1834, physicians traveled to patients’ homes via horse and buggy to make house calls.
Meet Teresa Chopoorian, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 23, 2021
Teresa Chopoorian, vice president and administrator, Mansion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Central Falls, RI, is in the 2021 class of Mcknight’s Women of Distinction as a Hall of Honor inductee.
Relapse risk for psychosis in dementia lower with continued pimavanserin
Jul 22, 2021
The findings were seen in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled discontinuation trial that was stopped early for efficacy.
Legislation would create new visa classification to address senior living workforce shortages
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 22, 2021
Proposed legislation creating a new visa classification is being eyed as one option to address the workforce shortages continuing to plague the senior living industry.
Healthcare groups hail legislation supporting value-based care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 22, 2021
Fourteen national health groups, including the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association and the American College of Physicians, are lauding the reintroduction of a bill that would...
People in the news, July 20
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jul 20, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at Anthem Memory Care, BKV Group, Cadence Living, Gayco Healthcare, Goodwin House, G5, New Dawn Memory Care, Riddle Village Retirement Community, Plunkett Raysich...
Advanced at-home wearable technology is on the way
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 20, 2021
Innovative at-home wearable technology could be on the market in a few years.