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.
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...
First senior living community earns Joint Commission assisted living memory care certification
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2023
A Missouri senior living community is the first such community to receive the Joint Commission’s assisted living memory care certification.
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
Education can improve diagnosis, treatment of parkinsonism in assisted living
Nov 16, 2015
Education can help increase the diagnosis and treatment of parkinsonism in assisted living communities, according to research recently presented at the XXII World Congress of Neurology in Santiago, Chile.
Bill package falls short of addressing long-term care workforce challenges, advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 06, 2024
Although appreciative of efforts to improve long-term care, Delaware’s senior living groups said that a package of recently introduced bills falls short of addressing workforce challenges in the state.
Senior living community owner sentenced to jail after driver hits, kills resident with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2019
The owner of a California senior living community was sentenced Friday to jail and probation after he was found guilty in connection with the death of a resident with dementia who was struck and killed...
More news for Wednesday, July 11
Jul 11, 2018
Families confront dementia and guns … Record number of those 85+ are working … Aug. 15 hearing scheduled for alleged California senior housing shooter … Operator faces another lawsuit