A recently published survey of 1,005 US adults by Forbes Health/OnePoll found that most plan to try to improve their mental health in 2023. “Improve mental health” was the most-cited new year’s resolution...
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...
Most older adults with COPD are doing well mentally
Dec 16, 2022
Being married and having a confidant, being physically active and having no lifetime history of major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder were associated with better mental health with...
A different way to address mental health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2022
Kristine Theurer, PhD, founder and president of Java Group Programs, discusses a model to address mental health challenges such as loneliness and social isolation in senior living and other long-term care...
Mindfulness-based stress reduction safe, effective for anxiety disorders
Nov 10, 2022
In a randomized study, mindfulness-based stress reduction is noninferior to escitalopram.
Whole lotta stress
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 24, 2022
What would you give to have less stress? A new survey gives employers something to consider.
Surgeon general: Workplaces can be ‘engines for mental health and well-being’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 21, 2022
Employers need to take steps to protect the mental health and well-being of their employees, according to the 30-page Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being released Thursday.
Resilience may improve health of older adults with T2DM
Oct 13, 2022
Psychological resilience was associated with better physical function and quality of life.
43 recommendations help fill gap in medical and mental healthcare guidance for assisted living, experts...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2022
Forty-three recommendations from a new study will guide medical and mental healthcare in assisted living, the authors say.
Residents’ chronic conditions could push operators to integrate care, housing: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 15, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — US senior living residents average more than a dozen chronic conditions each, and many residents use high-cost healthcare services, suggesting ways that operators can integrate care...