Knowing residents’ life stories is critical for staff members who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory or communication challenges.
Northbridge goes Hollywood with Paul Sorvino and Martin Landau film
By
Gerry Gallin
Jan 25, 2016
When “The Last Poker Game” hits the silver screen this fall, a senior living community will be one of the stars. Here’s an inside look — with photos — at production of the film, which...
Flight risk no more
By
John Hall
Oct 01, 2016
One elopement is one too many for busy tech innovators.
The power of creative risk management design in memory care communities
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Cindy Shemansky
Oct 31, 2022
Centering dignity — for everyone — doesn’t need to require a massive facility overhaul or facelift. It comes down to looking for attainable areas of improvement that make an impact — one life-skill...
Silverado announces $45 million, 5-year expansion plan
Jun 14, 2018
Silverado on Wednesday announced plans to fund a five-year effort to develop memory care communities throughout top U.S. metro areas with a $45 million investment commitment from real estate investment...
Memory care design options could serve as national model: Andrew Carle
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2022
After 25 years of designing memory care communities, Andrew Carle saw a chance to challenge old ways and take his design options to a new level he hopes will become a national model of care.
Memory care ‘fiercest’ area of competition for Five Star, CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2018
Memory care has been the “fiercest” area of competition in private-pay senior living over the past year, Five Star Senior Living President and CEO Bruce Mackey said Wednesday during a fourth...
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 20
Sep 20, 2017
New task force in Florida seeks assisted living regulation … Florida senior living groups comment on generator rule … Missing memory care resident found dead two miles from community …...
More news for Friday, Sept. 15
Sep 15, 2017
Senate confirms Pamela Patenaude as HUD deputy secretary … Pentagon fires chief of Armed Forces Retirement Home agency … Football games encourage memory care residents to exercise … Retirement...
The 4 top safety concerns in senior care — and how to address them
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2018
A new report from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety describes the top four security and safety concerns in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities and CCRCs,...