Alzheimer’s Association’s new ‘Superhub’ can help providers launch dementia care training programs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2024
Senior living and other long-term care providers looking to launch their own dementia care training programs now can turn to the Alzheimer’s Association, which was just named the world’s first Project...
Mortality, hospice use rates differ in assisted living communities depending on whether memory care is...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 04, 2024
Assisted living communities that provide memory care services may attract residents closer to the end of life or promote hospice use at the end of life compared with assisted living communities without...
‘Magic tables’ provide stimulation for memory care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2022
Table top gaming consoles — so-called magic tables — are taking off in memory care communities, providing an easy way to stimulate the brains of those with memory impairing diseases.
Silent sentinels
By
Julie E. Williamson
May 11, 2017
Operators are adopting innovative, unobtrusive and increasingly silent security solutions that can be tailored to meet the needs of each resident in your community.
Operational design for a dementia-focused future
By
Mimi DeVinney
Aug 28, 2023
An increasing number of providers of services for seniors will be required to serve people with dementia and their caregivers across all levels of care. Aligning all facets of operations to serve this...
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.
Caregivers cannot stop, fix or change dementia
By
Laura Wayman
Aug 10, 2017
Managing expectations leads to meaningful moments, powerful connections and purposeful and fulfilling relationships during dementia care.
Assisted living liability claim costs continue to top skilled nursing costs: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 18, 2022
The average cost of liability claims across all aging services settings has increased since 2018, with assisted living claim costs continuing to exceed those in skilled nursing, according to a new report...
Transition game
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2017
For many residents, getting into and out of bathtubs can be fraught with danger. Fortunately, advancements in product design and workplace solutions make the transition less problematic.
Antipsychotics study proves value of reduction efforts, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2015
Findings of a new study on the use of antipsychotic medications reinforce the necessity of initiatives aimed at reducing the off-label use of the drugs, researchers and industry representatives say. More...