Kentucky governor vetoes assisted living legislation
Apr 27, 2016
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has vetoed a bill that would have required that residents of assisted living communities be provided with educational information about influenza.
‘Unprecedented’ season sees vaccines for all three viruses affecting seniors
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 26, 2023
The nation is entering an “unprecedented vaccine season,” with the availability of vaccines for three viruses responsible for the most hospitalizations among older adults, according to Omnicare pharmacists.
NIH trial underway for universal flu vaccine
Jul 13, 2022
The Phase 1 trial is testing both intranasal and intramuscular administration.
‘Take flu out of the equation,’ get vaccinated during pandemic, public health officials advise
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 02, 2020
Concerned about a dual outbreak of influenza and COVID-19 this winter, public health officials recommended Thursday that long-term care workers and residents — and others — “take flu out of the equation”...
Hospitals struggling to reach time-related treatment goals for STEMI
Oct 13, 2023
The authors say that pandemic-related issues, including staffing, pose challenges.
More news for Friday, Feb. 24
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2023
FL assisted living community hit with possible largest jury verdict for resident’s death … Senior living community sued by employee of former owner for discrimination … Assisted living among homeless...
13 assisted living operators arrested for insurance fraud
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2017
Thirteen operators of Miami-area assisted living facilities have been arrested for insurance fraud after a year-long investigation, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater has announced.
Lawmakers in several states propose bills to ban employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccines
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 10, 2021
Although only a handful of long-term care operators have gone the route of requiring employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, some state legislators are working to pre-empt those mandates, according to a Washington...
CDC strains to improve next flu vaccine
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2015
Next season’s flu vaccination is being tweaked for broader protection due to last year’s inconsistent coverage of influenza strains, U.S. health officials announced.
Veterans share wisdom
Nov 11, 2016
Watermark Retirement Communities recently asked veterans living in its 39 communities across the country to share life lessons learned while serving the United States. Read more and find out how you can...