Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk
By
Cathy Lipton, MD
Jul 28, 2022
How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.
A retirement community desk clerk’s perspective on dementia
By
Kimberly Hollifield
Jul 05, 2022
As a desk clerk in a retirement community, I observed many residents living with dementia. This experience made a big impression on me.
The best of times and the worst of times: Dementia care today
By
David Troxel, MPH
Jan 08, 2018
Therapeutic environments that benefit people with dementia embrace meaningful and innovative activities, good communication, skilled problem-solving around behaviors challenging for staff, and excellent...
A researcher’s perspective on brain health programs
By
Roscoe Nicholson
Aug 10, 2015
Which brain health programs and initiatives are you offering the older adults in your community, and how effective are they?