75 percent of U.S. seniors now vaccinated; some states’ rates even higher
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2021
The new CDC number reflects adults aged 65 years and older who have received at least one vaccine dose. One state takes the top spot nationwide, with nearly 90% of first shots completed in this age group.
‘Game-changing’: Senior living giant Good Sam mandates employee COVID-19 vaccination
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2021
In an email to employees on Thursday, Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Good Sam parent company Sanford Health, said that requiring Good Sam and other Sanford employees to get a “game-changing vaccine”...
All nursing home staff in Massachusetts must get COVID-19 shots
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2021
The state is requiring staff and contract employees in all of its 378 facilities to receive a vaccination, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday.
Analysis needed before making telehealth flexibilities permanent, government analysis maintains
By
Donna Shryer
May 20, 2021
Although flexibilities such as telehealth have been critical to reducing obstacles to care during the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges must be considered before making any changes permanent, the Government...
Vaccinated seniors report more pandemic fears, isolation than unvaccinated peers, poll finds
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 04, 2021
Vaccinated Americans aged 50 years and older are more worried about infection, more likely to practice social distancing, and more likely to describe their mental health as worse, say researchers at the...
Episode-based payment the focus of Sept. 23 McKnight’s webinar
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James M. Berklan
Aug 28, 2014
As value-based payment and delivery models take hold in Medicare, providers must shift their focus from managing stays to managing episodes of care. Experts from Avalere Health leading a McKnight’s...
It’s about time
Jan 30, 2008
Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many...
Vaccine potency wanes, but third COVID shot restores 95 percent efficacy, new data show
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 16, 2021
New data from vaccine maker Pfizer and Israel’s health ministry may help U.S. health agencies make a case for recommending COVID-19 booster shots, various sources report.
Large VA study reveals ease of COVID-19 transmission among unvaccinated healthcare staff
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 07, 2021
Investigators found nearly 20 times the rate of COVID-19 infection in unvaccinated healthcare staff, plus signs that transmission clusters were linked to those workers.
Test seniors with cognitive impairment for sleep apnea, scientists assert
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 02, 2021
People with cognitive impairment who have sleep apnea are more likely to score lower on tests of cognitive function than their peers without sleep apnea. And the more severe the apnea, the greater the...