Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter linked to dementia
Aug 09, 2021
“These results add to a growing body of both epidemiological and toxicological evidence on the neurodegenerative effects of air pollution and suggest that reducing exposures across the population...
Digital memory boxes have Bluetooth functionality
By
Meredith Beirne
Jul 12, 2018
frame, a company offering cloud-based, customizable digital content management and display systems for senior living communities, has announced an advancement for its digital memory boxes.
Report: Older adults benefit from living with others
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 18, 2016
A new report from the Pew Research Center reaffirms the decline in use of some forms of senior living but also offers some potential angles for industry marketing professionals.
How to face staffing challenges head on: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2022
The long-term care industry is recovering from pandemic-related staffing shortages, but challenges remain. A new report from human resources, payroll and benefits outsourcing services company Paychex offers...
Dementia: Disability or disease?
Oct 01, 2015
Dementia should be considered a disability rather than a disease, maintains a new report from the Mental Health Foundation.
Rapid testing is the answer
By
Lynne Katzmann, Ph.D.
Jul 14, 2020
For those with limited time or patience, here is the punchline: Rapid, widespread testing is the only way to outrun COVID-19 short of an effective, widely distributed vaccine.
Be smart about phones, social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2016
If you haven’t reviewed your human resources manual lately, now may be a good time to check your policies related to cellphone and social media use by employees during work hours — or to formulate...
Delaware to begin reviewing indoor visitation plans for assisted living communities today
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 08, 2020
Delaware will begin reviewing proposed plans from eligible assisted living communities and nursing homes to begin reopening for indoor visitation.
Senior living hopeful as House committees share proposals for $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2021
As House committees begin revealing their proposals to be included in the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, senior living is reminding legislators not to forget older adults and their caregivers.
Biogen cuts price of controversial Aduhelm in half
Dec 21, 2021
The drug shows promise in clearing the brain plaques believed to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.