Training requirements for residential care workers vary dramatically across the nation, a new report finds. Ten states have no rules on the books.
Another college expands online offerings for senior care
By
John O'Connor
Oct 14, 2015
Rutgers University has joined the growing ranks of colleges offering senior living-related educational programs.
The actual labor challenge
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2015
It seems many are missing the point about departures.
Tablets making seniors more tech savvy
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2015
Recent research has shown the use of tablet computers among elders has helped them break the barrier of the “digital divide.”
Many with Alzheimer’s remain unaware
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2015
A new report by the Alzheimer’s Association asserts that fewer than half of Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers ever learn of their diagnosis from a physician, and those who do typically...
Telemonitoring savings not significant
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2015
Despite new research suggesting that a majority of U.S. adults — 56% — now embrace using a connected device at home to monitor health and share data with caregivers, telemedicine might not be the savior...
GAO reports blasts use of antipsychotics
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Reports of excessive antipsychotics’ use in nursing homes have circulated for years.
Providers blast mental health proposal
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Mental healthcare providers for the elderly expressed anger over an apparent snub of seniors’ mental health services in a proposed new federal behavioral health plan.
‘Mindfulness’ training appears helpful
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Simultaneous mindfulness training for residents with early-stage dementia and their caregivers helps both groups, a new study finds.
Federal effort tackles abuse of elderly
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2014
Elder abuse is inflicted upon many of the more than 2 million Americans in long-term care settings, and more oversight is needed, according to a government report published Wednesday.