HHHunt to open its first memory care community in 2016
Oct 23, 2015
Ground was broken for Spring Arbor of Salisbury Memory Care in Midlothian, VA, in late September.
People in the news, Nov. 6
Nov 06, 2018
Promotions and appointments involving American Senior Communities, Continuing Life, Ingleside, Lifespace Communities, the Ohio Department of Aging and Premier Senior Living.
New tool that tracks body shape aids in locating wandering residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia
By
Christine Birkner
Apr 28, 2023
The market for artificial intelligence-based tracking tools for seniors continues to expand. AI and facial recognition technology provider CyberLink Corp. launched its People Tracker tool, which uses AI...
Alzheimer’s Association asks CMS to provide full coverage of FDA-approved dementia drugs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2022
Every day, more than 2,000 older adults living with mild dementia may transition to a more advanced stage of the disease and no longer be eligible for lecanemab and other antibodies targeting amyloid under...
Thrive Senior Living expands with first location in Maryland
Nov 18, 2019
Thrive Senior Living’s first community in Maryland, Tribute at Melford in Bowie, MD, will celebrate its grand opening Thursday evening, the company announced.
Learn about engagement technology and earn 1 CE credit
Jul 13, 2021
How effective is engagement technology in home care? A panel of experts from across the continuum of long-term care will discuss this topic during a McKnight’s webinar on Thursday, July 29, at 1 p.m....
A nice catch
Sep 09, 2015
Autumn Leaves of Fossil Creek, Ft. Worth, TX, recently welcomed Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos to fulfill a wish for a resident of its community. Read on to learn how to share your photos!
Employee jailed after colleague reports ‘lap dance’ with 100-year-old resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2017
An employee of an Ohio senior living community was jailed on Friday after a colleague reported that the woman had simulated a “lap dance” with a 100-year-old male resident with dementia. Cellphone...
Industry news, July 15
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 15, 2016
News about Anthem Memory Care, Brookdale Senior Living, InnovAge, Integral Senior Living, Village Cooperative, The Watermark at Trinity and more.
Expert panel publishes first recommendations on appropriate use of Alzhemier’s drug Aduhelm
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2021
A panel of experts in the Alzheimer’s field this morning published the first recommendations for the appropriate use of aducanumab (Aduhelm), the controversial new drug to treat early, mild disease.