Phillip Esormes’ fraud case presents lessons for assisted living operators … COVID-19 had a greater effect on life expectancy than previously believed: study … Life expectancy increased from...
Free COVID test orders to end on March 8
Mar 06, 2024
Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID tests after Friday, US health officials announced Tuesday.
More news for Friday, March 1
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2024
What states spent on dementia care in 2010 through 2019 … Impaired sense of direction may be early sign of Alzheimer’s … Experiencing low healthcare quality is associated with greater dementia risk...
Smartwatches still gathering valuable COVID, vaccine insights
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 31, 2023
Data collected from smartwatches shows that those vaccinated for COVID will have less severe infections, a German research team demonstrated.
Business briefs, March 27
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 27, 2023
Bill closes ‘loophole’ in provider background checks … USCIS lifts COVID-related flexibilities … Biden’s budget would strengthen Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, HCBS, senator says … ORA...
More news for Friday, March 24
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 24, 2023
Benchmark, Springpoint, Lasell Village join Age-Friendly Employer list … County nursing home considers adding assisted living, worker housing to keep doors open … Master’s degree designed to meet...
COVID-19 origins tied to raccoon dogs sold at Wuhan market
Mar 17, 2023
A trove of previously unpublished genetic data suggests COVID-19 may have originated in raccoon dogs.
More news for Tuesday, March 14
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 14, 2023
VHA will cover use of Alzheimer’s drug for some beneficiaries … LeadingAge urges FDA approval of Paxlovid to combat COVID-19 … Yoga may help prevent frailty in older adults: study … Older adults...
More news for Thursday, March 9
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2023
Long-term care pricing could decrease due to cap rates, operating expenses: survey … After rebound year, new opportunities for senior living growth expected … San Francisco reinforces COVID-19 rules...
More news for Wednesday, March 8
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 08, 2023
WA state to end masking requirements in long-term care … 12 House districts have the most baby boomer long-term care needs … Trust in health agencies heightened during COVID-19 pandemic