Smoking has causal effect on risk for severe COVID-19
Sep 28, 2021
Current smokers have an increased risk for hospitalization and mortality. A genetically predicted propensity to start smoking also is linked to risks.
COVID-19 mortality burden high among those 25 to 64 years
Sep 28, 2021
The Black and Hispanic communities had the greatest losses, especially among men aged 65 years and older.
Past trauma tied to worse mental health during pandemic for aging women
Sep 24, 2021
A history of childhood abuse or intimate partner violence was linked to greater depression, anxiety and sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic among aging women.
Following OSHA COVID-19 safety rule will ‘help us down the road,’ home care expert says
By
Liza Berger
Sep 24, 2021
It is in home care’s best interest to adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s temporary standard related to COVID-19, an expert on the standard said Thursday.
One-third have symptoms two months after SARS-CoV-2
Sep 21, 2021
Higher numbers of distinct sequelae reported by those aged 40 years and older, women, Blacks, those with known preexisting conditions.
Moderna vaccine top for protection against COVID-19 hospitalization
Sep 21, 2021
Vaccine effectiveness was higher for the Moderna than for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; both mRNA vaccines have higher effectiveness than Janssen (Johnson & Johnson).
House passes two bills supporting affordable seniors housing
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 06, 2020
Affordable senior housing received a strong boost of support from the House last week as lawmakers passed two pieces of legislation: the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020 and the Moving...
Capital providers pass Fed’s stress test, some just barely
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 30, 2020
All 33 U.S. banks subject to the 2020 Federal Reserve stress tests met the standards to prove they would be able to retain enough capital to stay solvent through a deeper crisis, according to results released...
Employers could see healthcare costs rise 10% next year: PwC
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 30, 2020
Employers are likely to face an increase in medical costs of between 4% and 10% for their employees in 2021, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Some assisted living operators passing COVID-19 costs on to residents
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 26, 2020
Senior living residents or their family members in at least eight states have filed complaints to their state attorney general or long-term care ombudsman about unfair billing practices related to the...