Falls prevention in individuals with mild cognitive impairment aided by simple risk factors
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 21, 2023
Simple risk factors can help identify people with mild cognitive impairment who have a higher probability of falling, according to the results of a new JAMDA study.
Senior living providers prepare for Hurricane Ian’s fury
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 28, 2022
As Hurricane Ian was being upgraded to a Category 3 major hurricane on Tuesday, long-term care communities and hospitals in areas at highest risk for storm surge were evacuating — or preparing to evacuate.
Low cost of living, amenities enticing retirees to look south
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 12, 2022
Using a variety of sources to cultivate a list of places that offer retirees the most bang for the buck, Finance Buzz settled on Amarillo, TX, as tops on its list of 10 best retirement cities in the South.
Better assisted living resident outcomes tied to senior living quality standards
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 01, 2023
An analysis of assisted living quality award winners reveals that winning communities provided better health-related outcomes for their residents compared with communities that did not win quality awards,...
Workplace requirements a strong tool to reduce COVID-19 risk: expert
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2023
Workplace requirements are one of the strongest tools for changing behaviors, especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations and masking, according to a cognitive psychologist who spoke Wednesday during...
Broadening the definition of ‘health’ could improve life quality, expectancy: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 03, 2022
Adopting a holistic framework for health that includes mental, social, spiritual and physical aspects could lead to gains in life expectancy and quality of life, according to a new report.
1 in 10 older adults have dementia, and that’s going to grow with aging population boom
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 25, 2022
The first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment and dementia in more than 20 years found nearly one in 10 US older adults has dementia, and 22% have mild cognitive impairment.
Solo agers present growing senior living demographic target
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 17, 2024
An increase in the number of solo agers — older adults living alone — can provide an opportunity for senior living providers looking to attract yet another demographic.
Assisted living staff need training to recognize, intervene in resident-to-resident aggression: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2024
A high prevalence of resident-to-resident aggression in assisted living communities points to a need for staff member training to recognize the causes of that aggression as well as clearer policy guidance...
Workforce, financial relief focus in ‘tumultuous period’ after midterms: Argentum
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 18, 2022
The midterms ended in razor-thin results, and an upcoming “tumultuous period” with a divided Congress, but Argentum’s advocacy push remains on workforce improvements and financial relief for the...