New resource guides people through vision and hearing loss technology
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 20, 2023
A new resource was released for blind and/or deaf older adults: a free course on how to navigate relevant tech tools.
Study finds ‘substantial’ risk of suicide among LTC residents, cites staff influence
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 21, 2015
Suicide risk among residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities is “substantial,” according to a study published in the July issue of The American Journal of Public Health.
Senior living workers could face up to 4 years in prison after resident wanders in freezing temperatures,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2019
Four former employees of a New York senior living community potentially face one to four years in prison for a December 2017 incident in which a resident with dementia allegedly wandered out of the building...
CEAL finds new home, research focus in continued mission to improve assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2023
A national organization focused on improving quality in assisted living communities is moving to a new home to expand and intensify its efforts in research, practice and policy.
Device apps aid memory in older adults with impaired cognition
Nov 24, 2021
A digital voice recorder or smartphone apps can improve prospective memory function, quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive disorders.
More Americans dying at home, and ‘home’ may include assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 17, 2019
For the first time since the early 20th century, the home has surpassed the hospital as the place where people most often die in the United States, and “home” may include assisted living, according...
Good grip strength, memory may help older adults avoid or delay disability
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2018
Older adults who maintain good grip strength and protect their mental abilities might be able to prevent or delay disability, according to the results of a newly published study in the Journal of the American...
Combating memory decline will be focus of $15 million study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 17, 2015
Researchers at two universities have launched a $15 million clinical trial to investigate whether mental decline in older adults can be slowed or halted through exercise and other health-related interventions.
Investing in people, innovation, efficiencies makes senior living better: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — A panel of senior living CEOs took the theme of the 2022 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference to heart as they discussed how the industry needs to move...
More news for Wednesday, May 4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2022
Occupancy trends up after omicron slump: Omega … AHCA / NCAL launches Diversity Executive Leadership Program … How to support older adults related to gun ownership decisions, suicide prevention …...