Holistic care needs key to determining care level for assisted living residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 19, 2024
Declining physical function most often is associated with increased care in assisted living, but other factors should be considered to address residents’ holistic care needs, according to the authors...
Now is the time for senior living to show value via data, speakers say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2024
The senior living industry is at a critical juncture, making now the moment in time to address improvements in quality, equity and resident outcomes, according to experts speaking Monday at the National...
Fraud losses among older adults reached $3.4 billion last year
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 20, 2024
The types of scams being reported to the federal government haven’t changed much from last year, but losses are on the rise, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting $10 billion in losses to consumers...
Behavior change intervention via mail cuts use of sleep medications in older adults
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HealthDay News
Sep 20, 2024
Older adults with long-term benzodiazepine receptor agonist use and an insomnia diagnosis had significant improvements in sleep outcomes.
Tabitha designs intergenerational community to fight loneliness within 2 generations
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 27, 2024
Older adults share their living space alongside college students in a senior living community designed to fight loneliness in the two generations.
Cognitively stimulating leisure activity protects from further cognitive decline
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HealthDay News
Sep 19, 2024
The optimal level of programming is at least three to four times a week in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
What the federal election means for entitlements, regulations and immigration
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2024
Regardless of who wins the presidential election, senior living providers should not expect big changes any time soon regarding so-called entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security;...
Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about COVID-19 vaccination,...
Personality tied to cardiovascular disease risk with type 2 diabetes
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HealthDay News
Sep 17, 2024
A lower diligence level was linked to the risk for new cardiovascular disease, but a healthy lifestyle still was beneficial.
Facing tech inertia? Push vendor partners to ‘move forward’ or move on
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 27, 2024
Providers cannot be so tied to their initial technology investments that they miss the opportunity to innovate or improve workload for their staff, according to a panel of operators and investors.