Alzheimer’s affects twice as many people as estimated … Statins may not be used for protection against Parkinson’s disease … Liquid laundry detergent pods pose lethal risk for adults...
More news for Thursday, June 15
Jun 14, 2017
As rural America faces an onslaught of Alzheimer’s, states look to radical ways to help … Restaurant employs waiters with dementia, and you never know what you’re getting
People in the news, June 6
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 06, 2017
Appointments and awards involving Community at Asbury Place, Brookmeade, Era Living, Erickson Living, Hebrew SeniorLife, Sage Senior Living, Sodexo, Springpoint Senior Living and Welltower.
Assisted living community hit with False Claims Act lawsuit for $1.1 million in Medicaid claims
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 31, 2017
The Maryland attorney general is seeking civil penalties and treble damages to the state in a lawsuit against an assisted living community he says submitted false Medicaid claims totaling $1.1 million...
More news for Thursday, June 1
May 31, 2017
Mobility aids may increase fall risk for those with dementia … Handwashing: Cool water as effective as hot for removing germs … Infection with seasonal flu may increase risk of developing Parkinson’s...
Report calls for regulatory changes to address acuity, staffing challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2017
Many challenges faced by assisted living communities in a populous state can be attributed to staffing requirements that have not kept pace with resident needs that are increasing in acuity, according...
More news for Wednesday, May 31
May 30, 2017
Daughter of resident who died talks healing after Marshall Square fire … Reliving Communist past helps East German dementia residents … Navigating a world of mean girls and new friends at a...
Caregiver arrested for moving resident bed away from call cord
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 29, 2017
A caregiver at a Georgia senior living community has been charged with reckless conduct after she allegedly moved the bed of a resident with dementia away from his call cord so he could not use it to request...
Earn three CE credits from your desk at McKnight’s Senior Living’s Expo 2017
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 29, 2017
Senior living professionals will have the opportunity to earn three continuing education credits from their desktop computers or online devices June 20 at McKnight’s Senior Living’s Expo 2017.
Home gaining on LTC as final residence for those with Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 25, 2017
The majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease die in long-term care facilities, although the percentage is decreasing, whereas the number of people with the disease who die at home is increasing,...