Why I made it my mission to improve the admissions paperwork process
By
Steve Lewis
Mar 16, 2017
When I moved my mother into a memory care community four years ago, the emotional toll was almost unbearable. As it turns out, I now am in a position to address one of the issues I encountered.
National study of cognitive therapy begins at senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2017
Can a cognitive rehabilitation therapy from Japan alleviate symptoms such as apathy and depressed mood and improve quality of life and cognitive and physical functioning in older adults who have mild to...
More news for Friday, March 10
Mar 09, 2017
Senate advances Trump’s Medicaid, Medicare pick … Opinion: How the Republicans’ Obamacare replacement puts Medicaid in jeopardy … American Health Care Act passes through another...
People in the news, March 7
Mar 07, 2017
Appointments, awards and promotions involving Amber Court Assisted Living, the American College of Health Care Administrators, Asbury Communities, Brightview Senior Living, Dominion Senior Living, Memory...
More news for Monday, March 6
Mar 05, 2017
Mystery traders made millions illegally on Softbank-Fortress deal, SEC says … Sensory room improves quality of life for those with dementia … One man’s quest to embrace his Alzheimer’s...
Protect, strengthen public health workforce, advocacy groups tell president
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2017
The role of federal public health and biomedical researchers is critical and should be remembered as long-term policy regarding federal hiring is considered, several advocacy groups, including Argentum,...
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Feb 26, 2017
Capping Medicaid funding could hurt millions of poor seniors … Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s future likely in hands of court or legislature: CEO … Trump orders agencies to reduce regulations...
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Feb 23, 2017
Prolonged sleep may predict dementia risk … Education does not protect against cognitive decline in later life … Heart disease factors in middle age increase risk of dementia later in life...
Health systems increasingly seeing value of senior living, Welltower says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2017
Hospitals increasingly are seeing senior living communities as part of a solution to lowering their risk associated with older adults, Welltower CEO Tom DeRosa told analysts participating in an earnings...
CNN: 16,000+ cases of sexual abuse in long-term care facilities reported since 2000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2017
More than 16,000 cases of sexual abuse have been reported in nursing homes and assisted living communities since 2000, according to a report published by CNN on Wednesday.