2 caregivers charged with felonies after resident freezes to death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2017
Two former caregivers at a Michigan assisted living community are facing felony charges after a resident with dementia exited the building and froze to death.
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.
Dementia residents and caregivers say invest in direct care, not research: survey
By
Holly Petrovich
Aug 04, 2015
Most people with dementia and their caregivers would rather have funding go toward resources in short-term and long-term care settings rather than research for a cure, a new survey has found.
Report: Alzheimer’s is costliest disease in United States
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2016
A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association provides updated information on the current and predicted prevalence and cost of Alzheimer’s disease.
Excess mortality seen for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia in COVID-19
Mar 08, 2022
Enrollees with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias had increased adjusted mortality, especially for Asian, Black and Hispanic populations.
Home care briefs for Friday, Dec. 11
Dec 11, 2020
Bill for protecting seniors with dementia becomes law … Interim HealthCare launches recruitment campaign … Trio partners to provide caregivers with COVID-19 transportation support
Home health clients feeling physical, mental health effects of pandemic
By
Joe Jancsurak
Dec 08, 2020
The long-term physical and mental health effects experienced during the pandemic by older adults who, along with their family caregivers, typically would be served by home healthcare agencies, are a growing...
Earn a CE credit June 13 while learning ways to improve quality of life for residents with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 29, 2018
Sue Kruse, RN, director of clinical education at Silverado, will offer advice on how to use exercise, brain-stimulating activities, meditation and other strategies to improve resident quality of life in...
Time’s up: Minnesota implements new assisted living licensure law this weekend
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2021
As Minnesota prepares to implement a new assisted living licensure law this weekend, the majority of providers have transitioned and are ready to go by Sunday’s deadline, according to one senior living...
More news for Friday, Feb. 25
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 25, 2022
Bill aims to curb price hikes in healthcare field … New certificate program offered for Montessori approach to dementia care … Research identifies older adult preferences for home features, design