Amygdala and insula retraining tied to reduction in fatigue with long COVID
Jul 24, 2023
Furthermore, patients randomly assigned to the neuroplasticity program saw significant gains in energy.
It’s time to ‘go on offense’ and shift narrative on aging services: LeadingAge
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 19, 2022
DENVER — Two years ago, LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan said she saw the pandemic as “the moment we’ve been waiting for.” Now, she said Tuesday at the group’s Annual Meeting +...
Marked weight loss found in assisted living residents during quarantine
By
Kristin Della Volpe
Sep 26, 2022
Weight loss of at least 5% was found in 40% of residents at assisted living communities during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from a retrospective chart review presented...
First lady Jill Biden has COVID-19
Aug 16, 2022
The first lady has received two vaccines plus two boosters, and so far, her symptoms are mild.
Hospital mortality from non-SARS-CoV-2 causes up among seniors
Mar 17, 2022
During the pandemic, mortality in the 30 days after hospital admission for non-SARS-CoV-2 causes increased for Medicare beneficiaries.
ASA: Scoring system may predict stroke risk in COVID-19 inpatients
Feb 08, 2022
The score is based on six clinical factors, including no fever at time of admission, no history of pulmonary disease and high white blood cell count.
Despite ‘mediocre’ results, Welltower CEO sees strong senior living recovery moving forward
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2021
Despite “mediocre” bottom line results affected by a perfect storm of extraordinary labor, insurance and utility costs, Toledo, OH-based Welltower posted its strongest revenue growth since the pandemic...
Senior living celebrates Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund portal opening, but ‘more needs to be done’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2021
With the opening of the application portal for the final $25.5 billion available in Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund monies, senior living advocates are advising operators to apply as soon as possible and...
Argentum calls for continued industry self-regulation as association ramps up advocacy efforts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2021
PHOENIX—Argentum has spent the past 18 months elevating several priorities, with senior living industry advocacy rising to the top as a critical need during the pandemic amid changing federal and state...
Cannabidiol relieves burnout for healthcare workers during pandemic
Aug 13, 2021
Emotional exhaustion was reduced, but five participants in the treatment group experienced serious adverse events.