Half of Native Americans older than 70 years may have cognitive impairment
May 17, 2024
Vascular and neurodegenerative injuries are approximately equally responsible for cognitive impairment.
US Justice Department moves to reclassify weed as less risky drug
May 17, 2024
The US Justice Department on Thursday moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, setting the stage for a significant shift in the nation’s drug policy.
Listeria risk prompts recall of Planters peanut products
May 07, 2024
To date, no reports of illnesses have been linked to the recalled products have been reported.
New Perspective buys 6 communities using $200M+ in capital, with plans for $500M in future acquisitions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 02, 2024
Senior living operator New Perspective will use more than $200 million in bridge loans, preferred equity and common equity from BMO, Fengate and Boldt to buy and finance six senior living communities with...
Brookdale finds itself in the midst of another federal inquiry, this time about skilled nursing
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
The country’s largest senior living company on Sunday found itself the subject of an inquiry related to a new federal mandate for minimum staffing at nursing homes. Brookdale Senior Living President...
A final rule issued Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission will prohibit employers across the country from using noncompete agreements in most instances.
Privacy concerns examined regarding use of mobile health apps
Jun 18, 2021
28.1% of apps provided no privacy policies; 47% of user data transmission complied with privacy policy.
Stanley Healthcare highlights emergency call, fall monitor systems
May 08, 2016
Stanley Healthcare will highlight an emergency call solution and pendant, a fall monitor system and a revised customer care program in booth 115 at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference.
An automated light system and a shoe insert won top prizes at a recent event designed to find new ways to prevent falls among older adults.
Entrepreneur tests walker as temporary senior living resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2017
The founder and CEO of a durable medical equipment manufacturer and distributor specializing in mobility aids is spending several days as a resident of a senior living community to test the usefulness...