House Ways and Means Committee approves Medicare telehealth extension
By
John O'Connor
May 08, 2024
Lawmakers took the first step Wednesday toward extending temporary telehealth rules put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic for two years.
How will AI affect care? Let us count the ways
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2024
There has been much discussion lately about the many ways artificial intelligence will affect senior care – and healthcare in general.
Straight from the gut: AI helps researchers confirm Alzheimer’s link
By
John O'Connor
Apr 24, 2024
Cleveland Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence to confirm the link between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease.
Apple Watch’s ‘Foggy’ gets FDA medical device listing for Parkinson’s
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2024
A new Apple Watch-enabled freezing of gait-cueing feature, dubbed Foggy, has received FDA listing as a Class II medical device and is available via prescription.
Pinnacle achievements
By
John O'Connor
Mar 21, 2024
The second annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards celebration takes place this evening in Chicago. And what a night it promises to be.
Fast forward: More senior living operators embrace rehab
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2023
Communities are reimagining their place in long-term care, and
rehab care is emerging as an obvious portfolio-expanding opportunity.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2023
There’s no doubt we are witnessing both evolution and revolution in senior living. Perhaps as never before, operators will have good reason to kick up their heels.
They’ve got spirit, yes they do
By
John O'Connor
Jun 29, 2023
It’s hard to believe some of the things that exist actually exist. Carpeting in bathrooms? Steering wheels with TV screens? Enthusiastic nurses in senior living? The last item might be the toughest of...
And an old man shall lead them
By
John O'Connor
Feb 15, 2024
Politics can be a dreadful, messy and sometimes filthy business. But if you happen to be running a senior living organization, ignoring politics is a luxury you can ill afford.
‘Golden Bachelor’ concept rings a bell
By
John O'Connor
Jul 20, 2023
ABC has decided to new put a spin on its “Bachelor” franchise. This time, by tapping into the boomer demographic.