The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule on August 19 that could expose employers to liability on a per-employee basis for personal protective equipment violations. See the press release from OSHA below for more information:
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By the year 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to reach over 71 million, or almost 20% of the entire U.S. population. As the population ages the need for care is expected to grow with it, and recent studies continue to show increases in the cost of long term [...]
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Brookdale Senior Living announced this week that they have seen a 7.5% growth rate in males moving into their senior living communities, particularly independent living. See the press release below for more…
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The House Judiciary Committee has approved the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 6126), which would prohibit nursing homes and assisted living communities from using pre-dispute arbitration clauses in their contracts.
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More Good News from 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease
Four studies reported at this week’s International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease are offering hope for improved detection of Alzheimer’s Disease. The studies suggest that biomarkers in blood and spinal fluid might be used in testing for the devastating disease.
The Alzheimer’s Association is holding its annual conference in Chicago this week, and as reported in an article at time.com this week, research presentations at the conference are offering hope for treatment advancements in the near future. Below is a release from the Alzheimer’s Association that summarizes some of this research.