Little difference seen in weight changes before, after COVID-19 shutdown
Jun 16, 2022
Significant increases were seen in weight during preshutdown and postshutdown years, but no significant difference was noted between the two.
Higher dairy intake may up risk for prostate cancer
Jun 16, 2022
However, the association does not hold for nondairy calcium intake.
Study raises ‘huge red flag’ about assisted living residents’ activeness
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2022
Some of the benefits of assisted living actually may lead some older adults to be more sedentary, increasing the probability of physical, cognitive and emotional decline, according to the results of new...
Federal LGBTQ+ protections for long-term care residents included in ‘first-of-its-kind’ executive...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2022
Federal protections for LGBTQ+ long-term care residents were included in a “first-of-its-kind” executive order signed Wednesday by President Biden.
The order, which marks Pride Month, June, directs...
Interest rates increase could have ‘silver lining’ for senior living, expert says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 16, 2022
The Federal Reserve’s move Wednesday to raise interest rates by 0.75% could slow new construction in senior housing, National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Chief Economist Beth Burnham...
Senior living operator agrees to settle landmark transgender discrimination case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2022
A Maine senior living operator will adopt a comprehensive nondiscrimination policy and provide cultural competency training to staff members under the terms of a settlement in the first known discrimination...
Senators re-introduce legislation to improve vetting, training of caregivers in nursing homes
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 15, 2022
Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) re-introduced legislation Monday designed to help nursing homes improve their vetting and training of caregivers to help ensure resident safety.
CareTrust REIT leads real estate investment trusts in female board membership
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 15, 2022
Sixty percent of CareTrust REIT’s board members are women, making it the leader in this regard among publicly traded real estate investment trusts, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Relative risk for CVT up after AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine
Jun 14, 2022
Relative rates of hospital contacts for coagulation disorder and cerebrovascular disease increased after AZD1222 (Astra Zeneca) vaccination.
New cancer drugs approved faster in U.S. than Europe
Jun 14, 2022
The FDA received licensing applications sooner and had shorter review times compared with the European Medicines Agency.