‘Digital life story’ tools are invaluable for memory care residents . . . but more need to know how...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 25, 2024
Giving older adults living with dementia digital tools to showcase their “life stories” is a tremendous addition to senior living and care communities, a new study shows.
Provider actions can help assisted living counter ‘great scrutiny’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 29, 2024
The assisted living model is “under threat” following increased federal scrutiny and negative attention from lay media outlets, but providers can take steps to educate lawmakers and the public about...
When it comes to dementia care, words matter, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 27, 2024
Words matter, especially in the field of dementia care, according to a panel of experts who debated the effects of language used in the senior living industry, particularly surrounding memory care.
We need to do better for people living with dementia
By
Rob Liebreich
Feb 26, 2024
With 97% of income for those with dementia going to care costs, we need to do better. Senior living and care should be the No. 1 force for change.
Senior living seeing ‘better-than-expected momentum’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 05, 2024
Senior living occupancy fell short of expectations last year but ended the year with “better than expected momentum … that sets the stage for a favorable outlook in ’24,” according to a new report...
Joint Commission proposes new infection control requirements for assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 16, 2024
The Joint Commission is planning to revise its infection prevention and control requirements for assisted living community accreditation as infection prevention and control regulations for the setting...
Financial hardship drives unhappiness in people living with dementia, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 05, 2024
A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals just how tough it can be financially to live with dementia.
State rule change goes back to intent of original staffing bill, advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2023
A proposed rule change in response to the inclusion of “stringent language” inserted into a bill governing staffing levels in Georgia’s senior living facilities goes back to the intention of the...
Holiday season brings new wave of tech toys, games, aimed at older adults, memory care
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
New tech, as well as updated versions of classic games, are being marketed to older adults as offering more than just entertainment.
$81 million NIH grant will study dementia care through workforce in assisted living, other settings
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 05, 2023
A five-year, $81 million federal grant will fund a study to better understand the workforce caring for assisted living residents and others who are living with dementia in hopes of helping with recruitment...