Kindred wrongful discharge lawsuit brought by former executive director hinges on medication-related...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2018
Kindred Healthcare is headed back to court after the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine on July 27 rejected its request for a summary judgment in a wrongful discharge lawsuit filed by a former...
CCRC sued after photos of partially nude memory care residents end up online
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 25, 2017
An Illinois continuing care retirement community is facing a lawsuit after an employee allegedly photographed partially nude memory care residents and gave the photos to her boyfriend, who allegedly posted...
Training, technology improvements needed to reduce social isolation in seniors: report
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 28, 2020
Improved direct care worker training and technology could help relieve social isolation and loneliness among older adults, according to a report released Thursday by the National Academies of Sciences,...
Operator sued after worker allegedly posts image of partially nude resident on social media
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2019
A Pennsylvania senior living operator is being sued after an employee allegedly photographed and/or shot video of a partially nude resident while she was sitting in a shower chair and then posted an image...
Mediterranean diet, but not eating more fish, linked to brain health
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2017
A diet highlighting fruits, vegetables, olive oil, beans and cereal grains such as wheat and rice helps older adults maintain brain health, according to the results of a new study. Contrary to earlier...
Virtual reality showing actual anecdotal benefits for senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 26, 2017
Virtual reality appears to spark memories and improve mood and health among senior living residents, according to recent tests of proprietary technology.
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Local Alzheimer’s Association chapter splits from national group
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2016
Following in the footsteps of some other large Alzheimer’s Association chapters, the organization’s California Southland Chapter has separated from the national group to become Alzheimer’s...
Tittle: No time for assumptions about assisted living regulation
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 16, 2017
Las Vegas — The state of affairs in the nation’s capital puts assisted living in a strong position to maintain regulation at the state level, National Center for Assisted Living Executive Director...
Diane Rehm advocates for choice at end of life
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2016
A talk in which National Public Radio’s Diane Rehm shared experiences related to her late husband’s battle with Parkinson’s disease and decision to end his life were a highlight of Wednesday’s...