Spa program reduces use of antipsychotics, other meds in memory care residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 14, 2022
When Sunshine Retirement Living officials saw a significant drop in the use of antipsychotics in its memory care residents after piloting a “sensory spa” in one community, its mission became clear....
Senior living CEO aims to reach 100,000 older adults through memory care program
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2021
With a goal of reaching 100,000 older adults by 2023, Goodwin House Inc. partnered with George Mason University to study the effect of its StrongerMemory Program on cognitive ability, memory retrieval...
Memory care design options could serve as national model: Andrew Carle
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2022
After 25 years of designing memory care communities, Andrew Carle saw a chance to challenge old ways and take his design options to a new level he hopes will become a national model of care.
Memory care provider fined $10,500, almost loses license over pandemic-related safety citations
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2021
A senior living operator has been fined $10,500, but avoided a move to have its Florida operating license revoked, because a state health inspector said that a community did not provide a “safe and decent...
Memory care ‘buddies’ will build connections between residents, college students
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2023
A “buddy” program connecting pre-med college students with memory care residents will create connections, promote careers in gerontology, combat ageism and improve the quality of life for residents,...
‘Magic tables’ provide stimulation for memory care residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2022
Table top gaming consoles — so-called magic tables — are taking off in memory care communities, providing an easy way to stimulate the brains of those with memory impairing diseases.
Investing in people, innovation, efficiencies makes senior living better: panel
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — A panel of senior living CEOs took the theme of the 2022 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference to heart as they discussed how the industry needs to move...
Kim Campbell shares ‘rest of the story’ on caregiving in closing NIC conference session
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 16, 2020
During the late stages of her husband’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Kim Campbell said she “truly feared I was going to become the second victim of the disease.”
More news for Tuesday, Aug. 8
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 08, 2023
National Advisory Commission for long-term care proposed — without providers … DOJ suggests ADA updates for government websites, mobile apps … Study defines disparities in memory care … Billings...
Memory care’s dynamics make it an attractive senior housing investment prospect: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 20, 2023
Increasing demand, combined with notable pandemic recovery, make memory care an attractive prospect for investors, but senior housing stakeholders looking to capitalize on the trend need to understand...