Wandering itself will not necessarily pose harm to a resident. But when it takes place in an environment that is unsafe, the risk of injury or death rises exponentially.
Stretching boundaries
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2015
As more senior living residents arrive with memory-related challenges, operators are adapting. This is especially the case in rehabilitation care, according to industry experts.
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Sep 30, 2015
Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s care garners Gold Award … Assisted living workers suspended after photo of resident on toilet posted to social media … Study: Bright light therapy reduces depression...
The return of antipsychotics?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 29, 2015
Could new research have senior living providers reconsidering the use of antipsychotics in their communities?
Alzheimer’s plan calls for assisted living review
Sep 23, 2015
The state of Washington should undertake a review of Medicaid rates for specialized dementia care in assisted living communities, recommends the state’s Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease...
Studies offer hope for Alzheimer’s prevention, diagnosis, treatment
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 23, 2015
As World Alzheimer’s Month nears its end, numerous studies are shedding light on the workings of the brain and offering hope for new methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s...
ID theft nets 5 years in prison, $335K for restitution
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2015
A former CCRC employee has been sentenced to almost five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $335,000 in restitution for stealing money from the bank and credit accounts of a resident with dementia.
Employee had sexual contact with residents, citation alleges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 16, 2015
The Minnesota Department of Health has cited an independent and assisted living community, alleging that a female employee had sexual contact with three residents with dementia.
Alzheimer’s is topic for 3 free webinars
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2015
The federal government has announced three free webinars on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for aging services professionals and others. Continuing education credit is available.
Knowledge of cognitive status: Good for care, not for decline
Sep 02, 2015
Primary care physicians given information on a patient’s cognitive status provided more care focused on cognition, but that care had no effect on the overall rate of the patient’s cognitive...