Lessons from the pandemic can help ensure caregivers’ mental health and well-being
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 27, 2023
Healthcare organizations’ disaster preparedness plans must include “explicit plans for supporting mental health,” say the authors of a new piece in JAMA Psychiatry.
Mental wellness program leads to increased productivity
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2023
A partnership providing a new wellness benefit to employees has led to increased productivity for one senior living provider.
Senior living’s premise even more promising today
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2023
The premise and promise of senior living communities is more valuable than ever, according to the results of a new retirement survey.
Samsung releases smartwatch aimed at tracking sleep quality
By
Ryner Lai
May 11, 2023
Samsung Electronics has introduced its latest line of smartwatches, called “One UI 5,” which has features to help users track and improve their sleep quality.
Intrinsic capacity assessments more effective than disease management in promoting healthy aging: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 28, 2023
Focusing on older adults’ mental and physical capacities could be more effective than disease management in promoting healthy aging in older adults, according to the results of a new study.
Designing for senior living while maintaining quality care, a sense of home
By
Manju Pai
Mar 20, 2023
Senior living design constantly is evolving and improving to ensure the well-being of all residents within any type of community. Whether it is an affordable senior housing, a mid-tier or a high-end, luxury...
Sunrise earns WELL health-safety rating across North American portfolio
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 10, 2023
McLean, VA-based Sunrise Senior has become the largest senior living provider to adopt the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management across its entire portfolio, the company announced...
Survey reveals list of must-haves for potential CCRC residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2022
Continuing care retirement community operators considering near- and mid-term investments, amenities and programming should look to ensure healthy aging offerings are in the mix, according to a new survey...
Solitude’s bad rap ignores benefits of reflection, restoration for many seniors, Mather researchers...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of socialization among older adults, but a new Mather Institute research brief provides a “fresh perspective on solitude.” The brief emphasizes that...
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.