We may be unable to change the course of dementia, we can change the course of how staff members care for those with dementia.
Life plan community adopts Montessori Method to create person-centered memory care program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2021
Creating meaningful routines, organizing activities based on interests and building a supportive environment with memory cues is the framework for a Grand Rapids, MI, life plan community implementing the...
Severe glycemic events in Type 1 diabetes may raise risk for dementia
Jun 04, 2021
The dementia risk increased more than sixfold for older adults with Type 1 diabetes who experienced severe episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
Dementia-competent workforce, career advancement keys to improving Alzheimer’s care: Senate committee
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2021
Developing a dementia-competent workforce and providing career advancement opportunities will help strengthen direct care workforce recruitment and retention, leading to a better quality of life for people...
The question you need to add to care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
By
Julia Larimer
Apr 29, 2021
So often, we apply root cause analysis to determine the reason for a resident’s fall or change in behavior. Could Jane have a UTI? Did Roger have his walker with him when he fell? How did the staff approach...
‘Nudging’ can create engagement between staff members, residents: speaker
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 22, 2021
Using engagement tools to “nudge” staff members and residents into meaningful interactions not only creates senior living communities that are great places to live; it also creates the best possible...
Mindful care improves quality of life for assisted living residents with dementia: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2021
Typical activity programming can leave people with dementia on the sidelines, researchers say. Viewing all encounters as opportunities to include and engage with these residents on their own terms can...
Creating an innovative yet practical approach to memory care
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Jennifer Ingerson
Mar 08, 2021
Loretto has focused on memory care for decades, and over the past five years, we embarked on one of the biggest undertakings of our history to create an innovative and yet practical solution to a major...
Dementia care report should be ‘catalyst for change,’ committee says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2021
An ad hoc committee from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine produced a report on how to move dementia care forward by focusing on the well-being of individuals with dementia and...
Senior living residents contribute to understanding of aging through pilot studies despite pandemic challenges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 14, 2020
Senior living residents are furthering the understanding of aging through pilot programs in their communities even while they cope with the effects of a global pandemic.