More than 28 million excess years of life lost in 2020
Nov 05, 2021
The greatest reductions in life expectancy were seen for Russia, the United States, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Chile and Spain.
Healthcare costs in retirement expected to increase
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 25, 2017
Healthcare costs are expected to continue rising faster than inflation and Social Security, according to a recent report.
Front Porch streamlines debt profile with $305.6 million refinance
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 13, 2021
Front Porch has reduced its aggregate average debt service by more than $5 million annually by refinancing almost $305.6 million with the sale of Series A and Series B bonds to 50 investors. The bonds...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, July 27
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 27, 2021
VA now requires its healthcare workers to be vaccinated … Fauci says the U.S. is “going in the wrong direction” with COVID-19 … COVID-19 hospitalizations in Texas reach highest level since...
More news for Friday, Aug. 25
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2023
2022-2023 flu vaccination guidance for older adults out from ACIP … More than 2.5 million older adults have ‘worst case’ housing needs: HUD … DOJ seizes $1.4B related to COVID-19 fraud, launches...
Interim data show no increase in serious outcomes post-COVID-19 vaccination
Sep 07, 2021
The incidence of ischemic stroke, appendicitis or acute myocardial infarction was not increased one to 21 days after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination.
Booster cuts COVID-19-related mortality in adults with chronic conditions
Jan 30, 2023
The findings “support the recent focus on older people and those with chronic conditions for future booster doses of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines beyond the first booster,” the authors write.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, July 22
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 22, 2021
Help at Home acquires Community Care Systems … Digital health technologies may hold the key to Parkinson’s treatments … Wearable devices help the blind avoid collisions and falls … New COVID-19...
Evidence updated on myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination
Aug 02, 2022
The incidence of myocarditis is probably higher after vaccination with mRNA-1273 (Moderna) versus BNT162b2 (Pfizer) and lower with an increased interval between doses.
Business briefs, Sept. 15
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 15, 2021
New Senior Investment Group stockholders approve merger with Ventas … Union doubles down on support for Biden’s Build Back Better plan with $3.5 million TV and digital ad buy … Business groups urge...