CCRC sued after photos of partially nude memory care residents end up online
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 25, 2017
An Illinois continuing care retirement community is facing a lawsuit after an employee allegedly photographed partially nude memory care residents and gave the photos to her boyfriend, who allegedly posted...
Training, technology improvements needed to reduce social isolation in seniors: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 28, 2020
Improved direct care worker training and technology could help relieve social isolation and loneliness among older adults, according to a report released Thursday by the National Academies of Sciences,...
Operator sued after worker allegedly posts image of partially nude resident on social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2019
A Pennsylvania senior living operator is being sued after an employee allegedly photographed and/or shot video of a partially nude resident while she was sitting in a shower chair and then posted an image...
FocusOn Briefs: Resident security
Jun 01, 2021
Alleged Controlled Substances Act violation; LCS’ EverSafe 360° program; Memory care residents use Morse code to elope.
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.
Senior living finds time is ripe for focus on food
By
Alyssa Salela
Aug 28, 2017
Operators and companies serving them increasingly are looking to the dining experience as a way to help senior living residents socially, emotionally and nutritionally.
Being pro-active
By
Julie E. Williamson
Oct 01, 2014
Once just the domain of bingo, bridge and crafts, activity programs are taking a more central role in helping residents add joy and meaning to their lives.
Research informs efforts to combat depression, loneliness in older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 20, 2022
As more evidence pours in confirming that rates of depression and loneliness increased among older adults during the pandemic, researchers are calling for more coordinated and effective interventions.
Virtual reality showing actual anecdotal benefits for senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 26, 2017
Virtual reality appears to spark memories and improve mood and health among senior living residents, according to recent tests of proprietary technology.
More news for Tuesday, April 18
Apr 17, 2017
This state is a laboratory for the future of Alzheimer’s in America … Declaring war on financial abuse of older people … 81-year-old woman makes iPhone app after only starting to use...