MacArthur Fellow Anne Basting discusses her plans to change perceptions related to aging.
Kim Campbell is on a memory care mission
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2017
Three years after Glen Campbell received his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, his wife, Kim, didn’t know that memory care communities existed. Now she’s on a mission to ensure that other family...
The 4 top safety concerns in senior care — and how to address them
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2018
A new report from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety describes the top four security and safety concerns in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities and CCRCs,...
The other drugs that should concern senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Much attention has been paid to reducing the off-label use of antipsychotic medications in older adults, but researchers say the inappropriate use of another class of psychotropic drugs is even more common—and...
Anthem making progress under LTC Properties’ watchful eye
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Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2018
Anthem Memory Care continues to make progress on community occupancy and leadership stability, LTC Properties’ Chairman, President and CEO Wendy Simpson said Thursday during a first-quarter 2018...
Stand-alone memory care properties challenge LTC Properties in second quarter
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2017
LTC Properties has issued a default notice to the primary operator of stand-alone memory care communities in its portfolio and is planning to transition two properties away from the other operator of stand-alone...
Elopement in assisted living: Not common, but costly
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 03, 2016
Resident elopement may not happen often, but when it does, it may cost assisted living communities a lot of money, according to a newly released analysis of claims data.
Fidget spinners show promise in addressing dementia symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2017
An Ohio senior living community is finding that fidget spinners and cubes seem to produce a calming effect in those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Modest senior living cost growth presents marketing opportunity, experts say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2019
Modest rate increases necessitated by imbalances in supply and demand offer senior living operators in some U.S. markets a marketing opportunity if they’re willing to change their thinking, according...
New Alzheimer’s task force will examine assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 12, 2019
Assisted living will figure squarely into the work of a new Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Task Force created in the Buckeye State under S.B. 24, which Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has signed...