Most Popular Argentum Update Stories of 2016
Thank you for being a loyal reader of Argentum Update in 2016. We have compiled the most widely read articles of the year for your review and reference. Learn more.
CMS Unveils Consumer Websites for Comparing Rehab Facilities, LTC Hospitals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has unveiled two new websites for consumers that include information about the quality of inpatient rehabilitation facilities and long-term care hospitals. Learn more.
Older Kidney Transplant Patients At Risk of Developing Dementia
Older patients receiving kidney transplants are at a higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, partly due to the disease and the need for neurotoxic immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ, according to a report in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Learn more.
Study: Lowest Educated Retirees Face Highest Income Gaps
More than half of older Americans in the lowest socioeconomic tier can expect to face an income gap if they retire when they would like to, according to a new study by the Center for Retirement Research. Learn more.
Hawaii Is Healthiest State, Mississippi Has Most Room for Improvement
America’s Health Rankings Annual Report was released this week, offering benchmarks to compare state performance and national standards, and showing that the nation is experiencing declines in smoking, preventable hospitalizations and the uninsured, but cardiovascular and drug deaths are increasing along with obesity. Learn more.
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Affinity Living Group Sends 175 Care Packages to Soldiers
175 soldiers serving overseas this Christmas will receive a box of holiday cheer, courtesy of the residents and staff at Affinity Living Group. Affinity has created care packages for Armed Forces members for the past five years. Read more.
Civitas Hires Dionne Motal as First Vice President of Human Resources
In her new position, Motal will strengthen policies and procedures of Civitas communities, providing a formalized structure for company benefits, compensation, employee relations, compliance, policy interpretation, recruiting and retention. Read more.
Sonata Senior Living Names Shelley Esden As Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Esden will oversee the company's operational and care initiatives, and employee development. She will also advance innovative strategies, consistent with Sonata's vision of best-in-class care and hospitality services for our residents. Read more.
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Join Argentum in Becoming a Senior Living Innovator, Educator and Advocate
Please take a moment to review Argentum's member benefits in the 2017 Argentum Membership Guide and learn about how your company's support helps to advocate for excellence in senior living. Learn more.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 3 million people in the United States currently have glaucoma. The disease is the leading cause of preventable blindness and experts estimate that more than half of those with glaucoma don't know they have it. Learn more.
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We wish you a happy and healthy New Year and look forward to bringing you relevant and timely news next year and beyond.
Coming in early 2017, Argentum will introduce a new daily publication that will replace this weekly communication. Still landing in your inboxes as Argentum Update, you’ll receive the latest research, public policy alerts, and Argentum news, all in a condensed format perfect for the busy senior living professional and other advocates for older adults.
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