Higher variability also was linked to cognitive impairment with no dementia and with faster decline in global cognition and episodic memory.

(HealthDay News) — A blood-based test (Freenome) may provide a new option for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in the average-risk US population, according to a study presented at the American ...

Spending on home healthcare has grown by 24.8% over the past 18 months, more than double the growth in personal healthcare spending overall.

The wage and benefits costs that nursing homes and residential care facilities pay workers increased by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Two recent developments reflect the increasing recognition that many workers have caregiving responsibilities outside of their jobs, and that employers can do something to alleviate the stress related ...

Nurse practitioner jobs pay well and are in high demand, US News & World Report ranking them first among the top 100 jobs.

The senior living sector’s gradual rebound from the pandemic’s disruptions will continue to gain momentum this year.

Owners and operators are under increasing pressure to meet the growing demand for affordable, high-quality care. Addressing this challenge head-on requires a strategic financial approach, strong ...

Loneliness, social isolation and living alone are significant risk factors for mortality, particularly in older adults, according to the results of a new study.

In a fiercely competitive senior living industry, success isn’t just about generating leads — it's about securing the right ones, according to one senior living marketing expert.

Illinois assisted living operators would be required to have AEDs on site — and to train all staff in how to use them — under a proposed bill.

A growing gap between the existing and needed level of public health workers could make it more difficult for long-term care ...