Long-term care providers must prepare for an influx of aging baby boomers
By
Nicole Kostelc
Dec 15, 2022
As more baby boomers enter their advanced years, there will be an increase in demand for long-term care to meet their specific functional, medical and social needs, with the potential to reach unprecedented...
A different way to address mental health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2022
Kristine Theurer, PhD, founder and president of Java Group Programs, discusses a model to address mental health challenges such as loneliness and social isolation in senior living and other long-term care...
Memory care breakthrough, or yet another false alarm?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2022
This week’s Alzheimer’s revelation is a hopeful sign, but even under the best possible scenario, much work remains.
A stumbling block on the way to an Alzheimer’s cure
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 14, 2022
In a new study, 56% of participants said they were not likely to take part in a trial of a dementia-prevention drug. Senior living may be able to play a role in decreasing that percentage.
The power of creative risk management design in memory care communities
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Cindy Shemansky
Oct 31, 2022
Centering dignity — for everyone — doesn’t need to require a massive facility overhaul or facelift. It comes down to looking for attainable areas of improvement that make an impact — one life-skill...
It’s time to take caregiver needs seriously
By
Nora Super
Oct 03, 2022
Until we make caregiving issues as important to lawmakers as infrastructure and energy, we can act on three critical intermediary steps.
Senior living’s challenge of omission and commission
By
John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2022
Long-term care could be made better with funding from Congress. But for now, it appears we’ll have to settle for a congressional commission.
An open letter to senior living community staff: Thank you
By
Mike Barnes
Sep 19, 2022
Most of us who are adult children with aging parents are kind of in the dark. Thank you to everyone in the senior living field whose work enlightens us and eases our minds.
Keeping senior living residents safe with video and audio analytics
By
Paul Baratta
Sep 15, 2022
Typically thought of as strictly security technology, today’s surveillance devices are proving that they go far beyond traditional “security” applications, contributing to overall resident safety...
Finding the right fit: Design lessons learned from people with dementia
By
Marije Seinen
Sep 01, 2022
As a user-centered designer, I’ve spent part of my career working to improve the lives of people living with dementia. In healthcare, I’ve seen firsthand that the success of a product often hinges...