Sonida Senior Living makes first acquisition in 5 years amid ‘a lot of good news’
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 24, 2022
Sonida Senior Living made its first acquisition in almost five years in the first quarter, when the company also experienced “a lot of good news” regarding occupancy and revenue growth, executives...
Building a thriving care workforce means addressing burnout: Surgeon General advisory
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 24, 2022
“Confronting the long-standing drivers of burnout among our health workers must be a top national priority,” Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. said in an advisory published Monday.
New long-term care administration graduate degree program launches in Texas
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2022
Texas State University says it will offer the state’s first graduate degree in long-term care administration to address a “pressing demand” in the state’s economy.
Program gets $6 million to expand CNA training, mentorship program
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 23, 2022
An additional $6 million investment will expand the WisCaregiver Careers workforce development program to address the shortage of certified nursing assistants in the state’s nursing homes, Wisconsin...
Prevalence of risk factors for Alzheimer’s, related dementias identified
May 20, 2022
The highest prevalence seen for high blood pressure and not meeting aerobic physical activity guidelines, followed by obesity.
Care coordination, policy changes can improve mental health services for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 20, 2022
Integrating aging services, mental health and physical health is key to improving quality of life outcomes for older adults, according to a mental health expert.
Business briefs, May 20
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 20, 2022
HHS announces $15M in funding for behavioral health services in SNFs … As Medicare Advantage grows, experts say, so do denials … Governor approves more than $125M for nursing education … Ridgeline...
Today’s technology is revolutionizing senior living
By
Margaret DeVinney
May 19, 2022
With more than 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day, senior living is set for tremendous growth as the resident demographic moves toward the baby boomers. Those new tech-savvy prospective residents do...
Benefits, culture key to hiring and retaining workers, leaders say
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Combining pay increases with innovative benefits and a culture that rewards loyalty is a key way to improve long-term care hiring and retention, six industry leaders said last week.
Deficits in geriatric assessment prevalent in seniors With IBD
May 16, 2022
Clinical and biochemical disease was associated with deficits in geriatric assessment.