McKnight’s reported that new research shows real promise for treating COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies. Many caregivers see antibodies as a way of mitigating COVID symptoms, preventing hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Monoclonal antibodies finally received Emergency Use Authorization in late November. Just 20% of the available antibodies had been used. This miracle treatment is finally available
KXAN had an interesting article about solutions to help caregivers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The article discusses solutions from health and design experts. These researchers from the Design Institute of Health have been studying the senior care industry. Experts suggest the first priority is to address burnout and low morale among caregivers in nursing
SavaSeniorCare announced that it was expanding its partnership with dialysis clinics. Sava will add on-site dialysis treatments to Sava’s facilities. Concerto provides in-house dialysis services to SNFs in Illinois, Maryland, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio. SavaSeniorCare is a well-known national chain. One of the biggest in the country. Their revenue exceeds a billion dollars
The Blame Game The L.A. Times reported on a tragic circumstance for low paid caregivers in the nursing home industry. There exists a natural tension between caregivers and management. Caregivers feel they are scapegoats for management’s decisions. Management often blames caregivers as lazy, entitled, or unreliable. Caregivers feel society blames them for Covid deaths. The
Biden’s Agenda President Joe Biden promises to protect residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. He is committed to providing older Americans and people with disabilities with a safe and dignified community to live in during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. He will listen to medical professionals, scientists, public health experts, and stakeholders who
Today, Mr. Biden plans to rescind the travel ban on several predominantly Muslim countries, rejoin the Paris climate change accord, extend pandemic-related limits on evictions and student loan payments and order agencies to figure out how to reunite children separated from families after crossing the border. Goodbye, Donald. On top of a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan,
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