AI, seniors’ virtual reality innovations honored with Hillman Foundation grants
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
A nurse-moderated VR program for seniors with kidney disease and an algorithm project for care planning just received a funding boost.
Sizable number of older adults vulnerable to fraud, scams
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 25, 2023
Results of a study using an experiment designed to mimic real-world imposter scams suggests that many older adults, including those without cognitive impairment, are vulnerable to fraud and scams, placing...
Paid training program helps recruit CNAs to Barclay Friends CCRC
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 25, 2023
Barclay Friends, a Kendal-affiliated continuing care retirement / life plan community in West Chester, PA, says that it has found that offering paid training opportunities is a game-changer in the recruitment...
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to increase nurse training programs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 22, 2023
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation meant to address the nursing shortage affecting healthcare providers and communities throughout the United States.
Carolina Meadows takes ‘Best in Show’ at 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards
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James M. Berklan
Sep 21, 2023
A continuing care retirement community earned the Best of Show designation after being presented with the Gold Award in the Building Bridges category of the Senior Living track during the McKnight’s...
More news for Thursday, Sept. 21
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2023
Lack of purpose in life linked to cognitive decline, study finds … Healthcare expenses take a financial toll on older adults … CCRC ratings unlikely to be affected by SNF staffing mandates: Fitch …...
Business briefs, Sept. 21
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 21, 2023
Americans underestimate impact of health in retirement planning … LeadingAge Kansas Foundation among recipients of $12.7M in DOL grants to promote safety, training, education … Serviam Care Network,...
AI could be therapeutic deejay for seniors with dementia, agitation
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 19, 2023
A new AI-enabled tool can use wearable sensors and adaptive music systems to help older adults with dementia and agitation.
Older adults at risk for dementia see fast declines in household wealth before dementia onset
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 19, 2023
Household wealth, especially financial wealth, declines much more quickly among people with probable dementia in the decade before dementia onset compared with older adults without a dementia diagnosis,...
More news for Monday, Sept. 18
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2023
Court considers race discrimination case at Indiana retirement community … HUD awards $18M awarded for energy efficiency, climate resilience projects … GAO report identifies safeguards to help HHS...