mRNA-1273 induces stronger response than BNT162b2 for immunosuppressed
May 16, 2022
The findings were seen in immunosuppressed patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, as well as solid organ transplant recipients.
Persistent viral shedding common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
May 13, 2022
Persistent viral shedding is associated with in-hospital delirium and increased six-month mortality.
Nursing shortage reaches crisis level as staff exit the profession, survey says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2022
The shortage of nurses has reached the level of a national crisis, according to report authors reflecting on the 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report by nurse.com
Health Improves over two years for COVID-19 hospitalization survivors
May 12, 2022
Improvements were seen in physical and mental health, but survivors still have more symptoms than controls at two years.
Rapid recovery seen with more frequent dialysis in SNFs
May 12, 2022
Rapid recovery was associated with reduced mortality and fewer hospitalizations.
Care-related visits remained steady as family visits fell during pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 12, 2022
Care levels at senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities remained constant during the pandemic, even as family visitation levels plummeted, according to a new analysis.
Omicron, costs, funding loss stalling long-term care recovery, experts say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 12, 2022
Many factors are at work to slow long-term care recovery according to panelists at Wednesday’s Leadership Huddle of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
People in the news, May 10
By
Amy Novotney
May 10, 2022
Appointments, promotions and retirements at Avera Health, CareTrust REIT, Cura Hospitality, Erickson Senior Living, Health Dimensions Group, Healthpeak Properties, Kendal, LeadingAge Minnesota, Link-age,...
Medicare policy changes tied to drop in hospice use for dementia
May 09, 2022
Immediate and lasting reductions were seen in the share of patients receiving hospice care with the Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia code.
Assisted living communities in more danger of closing than nursing homes
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2022
Almost 20% (19.5%) of assisted living providers in Minnesota responding to a recent poll said they may be forced to close or sell facilities due to “dire financial conditions.”