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
By
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
By
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
By
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...
Attention activity directors: Spanish researchers have found that a program of personalized physical exercise can help reverse functional decline among your residents.
These 7 tech tools could make a difference
By
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.
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
By
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
By
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.
For many residents, cabin fever persisting well into spring
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2020
It’s not just working-from-home employees who are grappling with a late spring dose of cabin fever. Forced to stay inside and often in their own units, senior living residents must also deal with the...