Prognostic model predicts survival in elderly with GI diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
May 26, 2022
A model including four clinical factors can predict overall survival, with predictive performance superior to the Ann Arbor staging system.
Healthy lifestyle may lower dementia risk despite genetics
May 26, 2022
Higher scores in Life’s Simple 7 at midlife were linked to a lower risk for dementia across the range of genetic risk.
CMS adjusts HCBS final rule implementation, but industry seeks more time
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 26, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced some adjustments regarding the implementation of its home- and community-based services final rule this week, but senior living industry association...
Worker wellness and the surprising effect of flooring in senior living communities
By
Mark Huxta
May 26, 2022
Enhancing the ergonomic conditions of the staff’s environment, including flooring, will help improve productivity and retention.
Testimony: OSHA must take introspective look to ensure worker safety in future health crises
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2022
The federal agency charged with protecting workplace safety needs to take a hard look at itself to more effectively ensure worker safety and health during a future crisis, according to testimony during...
‘We’re on our way’ to recovery in senior housing real estate: expert
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 26, 2022
The senior housing real estate market is poised for a good recovery after the challenges of operating during a pandemic, according to Michael Acton, managing director and head of research at AEW.
ProMedica shakes up leadership amid troubled finances
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 26, 2022
In the wake of continued financial woes, Toledo, OH-based Promedica made significant changes to its executive leadership team on Monday. Tausha Moore, the company’s director of public relations,...
GAO, OSHA testify regarding Labor Department agency’s preparedness for future emergencies
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 26, 2022
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s role in protecting the nation’s long-term care and other workers, and the agency’s preparedness to act in the event of another public health emergency...
Business briefs, May 26
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 26, 2022
New report highlights resident impact of ongoing economic crisis in nursing homes … Labor Department updates FMLA guidance on mental health, job protected leave … State regulators skipped SNF inspections...
Post-COVID conditions are common among adult survivors
May 25, 2022
There was a more than twofold risk of acute pulmonary embolism and respiratory signs and symptoms among survivors aged 18 to 64 and ≥65 years.