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Developer puzzled to be included in lawsuits alleging understaffing at assisted living facility
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2022
A developer and its principal are the targets, along with an assisted living facility, of two lawsuits filed by resident family members who are alleging understaffing and negligence.
The pandemic’s potential good news
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2022
Nobody asked for a pandemic, but potential long-term good news stemming from COVID-19 is that lasting positive changes could be in store for senior living and other long-term care providers.
‘Magic tables’ provide stimulation for memory care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2022
Table top gaming consoles — so-called magic tables — are taking off in memory care communities, providing an easy way to stimulate the brains of those with memory impairing diseases.
Interventions for Alzheimer’s disease improve cognition in men, women
May 03, 2022
Individualized multidomain interventions are equally effective for improving cognition in women and men.
Dual enrollment status, state regulations affect end-of-life care in assisted living: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 03, 2022
Dual Medicare / Medicaid enrollment, state regulations, and race and ethnicity affect access to end-of-life care in assisted living communities and where residents die, according to a new study published...
People in the news, May 3
By
Amy Novotney
May 03, 2022
Appointments, promotions and awards at The Ciena Group, Discovery Senior Living, East Ridge Residence, Erickson Senior Living, Fishman & Associates, Franciscan Ministries, Juniper Communities, M3, MBK...
Greenspace exposure could improve cognitive function
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
A new study adds to increasing evidence that exposure to greenspace can help improve cognitive function.
Residential green space may aid cognition in adult women
Apr 28, 2022
Increasing green space is associated with higher scores for overall cognition and psychomotor speed/attention, but not higher scores for learning/working memory.
Reported senior living theft uncovers extensive fraud scam by former home health aide
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 22, 2022
Following an extensive investigation into thefts at several independent and assisted living communities, Massachusetts police are working to reunite residents with their stolen jewelry and valuables.