Senior living provider cites federal immunity protections in COVID-related lawsuit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2022
A senior living provider being sued over the COVID-19 deaths of a former resident couple maintains that it is covered by federal immunity protections for healthcare workers and that the lawsuit should...
Recent case a reminder to call police if criminal conduct against a resident is suspected
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 18, 2022
A recent case in California is a reminder that any long-term care facility administrator suspecting abuse or “any type of criminal activity” should call the police immediately, regardless of the state...
Meet Kristina Wright, 2022 Rising Star honoree
By
Max Bachmann
Aug 10, 2022
Learn more about Kristina Wright, nursing home administrator, The Bay at Suring Health and Rehabilitation Center, Suring, WI.
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease patients in rural areas lack specialty care
Aug 09, 2022
Rural patients are more likely to receive a diagnosis and treatment from primary care providers.
Meet Sara Terry, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 09, 2022
Learn more about Sara Terry, senior vice president of resident and family engagement and experience for Brookdale Senior Living.
Long-term loneliness tied to risk for memory decline
Aug 08, 2022
The association was particularly strong for those aged 65 years or older and for women.
Meet Wendy Schrag, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 08, 2022
Learn more about Wendy Schrag, vice president of clinical services, Touchmark, Beaverton, OR.
Social isolation, loneliness may harm cardiovascular, brain health
Aug 04, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness appear to be independent risk factors, but data on mediating pathways and confounders are limited.
Rapid olfactory decline may predict later cognitive impairment in seniors
Aug 04, 2022
Rapid olfactory decline also was associated with smaller gray matter volumes on MRI in the olfactory- and memory-associated brain regions.
Cognitive ability influenced by factors throughout lifetime
Aug 03, 2022
“Cognitive ability is subject to factors throughout our lifetime, and taking part in an intellectually, socially and physically active lifestyle may help ward off cognitive decline and dementia,”...