Appointments, promotions and awards involving Baptist Retirement Community, CEAL, Century Park Associates, Ecumen, HCP, LeadingAge Virginia, Lifespace, Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, Presbyterian...
CEOs: Staff correctly to avoid acuity-related issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2016
Senior living operators that have defined their target populations and maintain that focus are more likely to avoid acuity creep challenges that can lead to trouble for their companies and make a bad name...
Eating seafood may slow memory loss
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 12, 2016
Older adults who ate seafood or other foods containing omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week saw a slower decline in age-related memory loss and cognitive issues than those who ate such foods less frequently,...
Diane Rehm advocates for choice at end of life
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2016
A talk in which National Public Radio’s Diane Rehm shared experiences related to her late husband’s battle with Parkinson’s disease and decision to end his life were a highlight of Wednesday’s...
Yoga, meditation improve brain fitness: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2016
Yoga and meditation can offer a simple, safe and low-cost solution for improving brain fitness, according to new research. Combined, they were found to be even more effective than what many consider to...
Does cancer protect against Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2016
New research explores whether what causes cancer in some people may protect them from developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Argentum recognizes memory care programs
May 09, 2016
Argentum and MatrixCare are recognizing seven innovations they say improve resident care and quality of life for assisted living residents with dementia.
Penrose, SingFit winners at AARP’s Innovation@50+ LivePitch
Apr 28, 2016
Penrose Senior Care Auditors and SingFit were the winners at AARP’s April 27 Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch event, the organization announced.
Mass-ALFA seeks expansion of Silver Alert program
Apr 27, 2016
The Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association is advocating expanding the availability of the state’s Silver Alert program to every community that has at least one assisted living residence.
Elder abuse screening tool is on HHS wish list
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2016
Assessment is one of three areas in elder justice on which the new administration beginning its work in 2017 should focus, said an HHS official during an April 27 meeting of the Elder Justice Coordinating...