Midlife cardiac structure and its change linked to cognition
Feb 02, 2022
A 25-year increase in left ventricular mass was linked to lower cognition on most tests; an increase in LAV was linked to lower global cognition.
67 years of marriage, from orphanage to retirement community
By
Foster Stubbs
Feb 14, 2024
Peggy and Billy Griffin met at an orphanage almost 80 years ago. Today, they are approaching 67 years of marriage. Find out more and learn how to submit your photos!
ACP issues two guidelines for acute left-sided colonic diverticulitis
Jan 18, 2022
The guidelines address the diagnosis and management, use of diagnostic colonoscopy in complicated disease, and interventions to prevent recurrence.
More news for Tuesday, July 16
Jul 16, 2019
Sunshine Assisted Living reopens in Paradise, CA, after Camp Fire … Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden’s healthcare plan includes workforce goals … Sen. Cory Booker,...
With evolving OSHA standards, senior living industry ‘not waiting on government action to run their...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2021
With guidance changing by the day, earlier recommendations of “be prepared to act” are echoing louder for assisted living providers. Although the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health...
Baptist Senior Services starts 2022 with new name, new leader
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 27, 2022
Pittsburgh-area Baptist Senior Services is now Baptist Senior Family. Along with the name change, the senior living and care provider has a new president and CEO at the helm.
Sunshine State’s home healthcare workers finding it difficult to get vaccinated
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 24, 2021
Florida’s home healthcare workers are among the frontline workers covered under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) executive order granting access to the COVID-19 vaccine. However, only a few have had success...
Adult cardiopathy linked to increased risk for dementia
Aug 10, 2022
Only 4 and 9% of this effect was mediated by atrial fibrillation or stroke, respectively.
4 surgeons general call for annual cognitive assessments
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 14, 2019
Four former U.S. surgeons general are advocating for regular annual cognitive assessments as part of routine check-ups, calling dementia the No. 1 public health crisis.
NIC’s Jurutka to succeed Kramer as president and CEO
By
Emily Mongan
Jun 29, 2017
Robert Kramer, CEO of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, will step down July 17 from the leadership role he’s held for 27 years, the group announced Thursday afternoon. Brian...