Federal law complicates medical cannabis use in assisted living communities … As seniors go into twilight years, some of them privately mull ‘rational suicide’
Senior living leaders convene today to tackle profession’s biggest challenges
Jun 20, 2019
The virtual doors to the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo open this morning at 10:30 a.m. ET. Attendees can earn up to three free continuing education credits.
Assisted living staff accommodate resident request for less frequent room checks, then he dies by suicide
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 19, 2019
Staff members at an Arkansas assisted living community who honored a resident’s request that they cut back on the number of checks they conducted on his room have agreed to adhere to state regulations...
Pets offer health benefits but also have drawbacks, finds poll of older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2019
Pets can help older adults cope with mental and physical health challenges, but they also can lead to challenges of their own, according to newly released results of a national poll.
Social media use has physical, mental health benefits for seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2016
Use of email, instant messaging and social media can result in less loneliness and fewer chronic illnesses and symptoms of depression for older adults, according to new research.
Frailty tied to higher risk for suicide attempts in older veterans
Feb 24, 2023
Lower levels of frailty were associated with greater risk for suicide death.
Physical activity may lower risk for depression in adults
Apr 14, 2022
Even physical activity below the recommended public health thresholds is associated with a lower risk for depression.
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...
Resilience may improve health of older adults with T2DM
Oct 13, 2022
Psychological resilience was associated with better physical function and quality of life.
Post-COVID-19 conditions tied to higher healthcare utilization
Jan 20, 2023
More severe acute COVID-19 illness, comorbidities and being unvaccinated all are associated with a higher risk for long symptoms.