AI could open doors to advances in care, operations in aging services
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2024
Aging services organizations already are using artificial intelligence, whether or not they realize it, experts said.
Sixth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction event honors stars of the field
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2024
Home care, senior living and skilled nursing representatives celebrated the accomplishments of many during the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum ceremony Tuesday at the JW Marriott...
‘I choose to go for it’: LTC leaders discuss how to move industry ahead
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2023
The future is bright for the long-term care industry, but its leaders must decide what they want the industry to be instead of waiting for tomorrow’s consumers to present a list of demands, a panel of...
‘We’re all trying to make a better industry,’ McKnight’s honoree Will says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Connections to people from all walks of life can launch careers, according to Patricia G. Will, the McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.
FDA approves first treatment for Alzheimer’s in 18 years
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2021
The first novel therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in almost two decades was approved today by the Food & Drug Administration.
Senior living preferred over nursing homes for long-term care needs, but home still rules: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2021
When it comes to choosing a congregate setting for long-term care needs, 10% of adults in a recent study said they would prefer a senior living community, compared with 2% wanting to age in a nursing home....
Home health exec to become Pennant Group president
Nov 03, 2020
Brent Guerisoli will become president of Eagle, ID-based The Pennant Group effective Jan. 1. He currently is president of Cornerstone Healthcare, Pennant’s home health and hospice portfolio company.
Home health agencies can learn to survive, thrive in uncertain year during McKnight’s webinar
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 15, 2020
Join us for a McKnight’s Home Care Daily webinar on Thursday, Oct. 29, to learn more about the extraordinary challenges of COVID-19 faced by home health agencies.
Home care briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2020
WHO: Healthcare workers account for 1 in 7 COVID cases … Measure that ends budget neutrality requirement for home oxygen therapy is ‘ready and waiting’ … Medicare contractors inconsistent...