More senior living residents are using video to document their end-of-life care wishes. Experts agree that these videos can help bring clarity to a subject that is often buried in confusion and doubt.
For those with dementia, music may improve mood
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John O'Connor
Nov 26, 2018
It has been said that music can soothe the savage beast. Apparently, it can do some good things for those with dementia as well.
Abuse not part of the job, group insists
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John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2015
Nurses are often the targets of physical or verbal abuse from residents and families.
Beneficiaries often reluctant to change Medicare or drug coverage, report finds
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John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2019
In theory, beneficiaries in private Medicare Advantage plans and Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans could be switching plans each year. But as a new Kaiser Family Foundation report shows, that...
These 7 tech tools could make a difference
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John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2016
Technologic advances are reshaping the way all Americans live. A recent story in U.S. News & World Report singled out seven advances that will specifically affect seniors.
Attention activity directors: Spanish researchers have found that a program of personalized physical exercise can help reverse functional decline among your residents.
Looking to build a senior living community? Consider these hot spots
By
John O'Connor
Aug 04, 2016
Value Penguin recently released its list as the best places to retire.
For returning GOP senators, it’s healthcare reform crunch time
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John O'Connor
Jun 06, 2017
Senate negotiations on a bill to squash Obamacare quickly took center stage as Republican lawmakers returned from a 10-day recess.
OSHA meeting gets testy when talk turns to injury incentive programs
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John O'Connor
Mar 17, 2016
Pending Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations that are likely to discourage the use of injury incentive programs were both blasted and defended at a March 10 public meeting.
Exercise reduces risk for Alzheimer’s
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John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
One of the best ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in old age is to remain physically active in the preceding years, Finnish researchers recently discovered.