Women with dementia receive less medical attention … The Senate was expected to vote on the 21st Century Cures legislation today … 89% of adults over 50 own some type of mobile device and 73%...
The importance of the life story in memory care
By
Beth Sanders
Dec 01, 2016
Knowing residents’ life stories is critical for staff members who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory or communication challenges.
Changing perceptions of aging through art
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 01, 2016
MacArthur Fellow Anne Basting discusses her plans to change perceptions related to aging.
Stepping up to safety
By
Julie E. Williamson
Dec 01, 2016
Wander management solutions let residents roam without the risk.
Creating a new ‘environment’
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2016
Through experiential memory care, residents receive a multi-sensory experience designed to create an optimum level of well-being.
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Nov 27, 2016
Why Eli Lilly’s failed dementia drug could chill Alzheimer’s research spending … Memory care community separates men and women
5 reasons all senior living communities should offer memory care services
By
Jessica Rosenberg
Nov 07, 2016
Is memory care becoming a necessary component of all seniors housing and care facilities? A look at current development trends coupled with rapidly changing demographics suggests the answer is yes.
Commonwealth rebranding replaces ‘assisted living’ with ‘senior living’
Nov 03, 2016
Charlottesville, VA-based Commonwealth Assisted Living has changed its name to Commonwealth Senior Living, the company announced Tuesday.
How to identify and retain engaged employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2016
Attracting and keeping employees who will be passionate about their work is crucial at a time when workforce challenges are a top issue facing senior living operators, speakers told those attending an...
Better mental health services are needed, report finds
By
John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2016
More than half of the 43.7 million Americans with a mental health condition are not receiving treatment, according to a report from Mental Health America.