Developer of rejected assisted-living proposal sues zoners … Sued over tax rebate, city admits it underpaid senior living complex … Man gets prison for stealing TVs at senior complex …...
Memory complaints may signal future impairment: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Don’t ignore residents who complain of memory problems. New research explains the reason.
Former nurse pleads guilty to rape of resident
Oct 26, 2015
A former assisted living nurse has pleaded guilty to raping an 84-year-old resident with dementia.
Antipsychotics study proves value of reduction efforts, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2015
Findings of a new study on the use of antipsychotic medications reinforce the necessity of initiatives aimed at reducing the off-label use of the drugs, researchers and industry representatives say. More...
Alzheimer’s council adds six members
Oct 20, 2015
Six new members have joined the federal Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care and Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell has announced.
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Oct 19, 2015
Woman sought in assisted living thefts from residents … Fired senior living nurse took gun before she went missing, police say … Cancer drug improves quality of life for those with Parkinson’s...
Oversight rules vary by state, report finds
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2015
Training requirements for residential care workers vary dramatically across the nation, a new report finds. Ten states have no rules on the books.
NCBAC offers new course for professional caregivers
Oct 05, 2015
“Intro to ADRD for Professional Caregivers” is a one-hour online course designed to help direct care staff better understand Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
A true ‘Residence’
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2015
If the top three point of emphasis for real estate are “location, location and location,” The Residence at Cedar Dells certainly meets the criteria.
Abuse not part of the job, group insists
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2015
Nurses are often the targets of physical or verbal abuse from residents and families.