Dementia risk can be reduced even in late life: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 20, 2017
Older adults who stop smoking, treat their depression or diabetes if they have either, and increase their physical activity and social contact can reduce their likelihood of developing dementia, according...
Alzheimer’s Association calls for federal involvement to increase dementia care workforce, training...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
“Congress should consider the steps it can take at the federal level, including expanding the necessary workforce and improving dementia training standards and access,” as part of efforts to “help...
CMS provides long-awaited guidance about HCBS for those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2016
Person-centered care plans, staffing, activities and environmental design are the keys for residential and adult day settings seeking reimbursement for services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries of home-...
Let’s use pandemic lessons to improve quality of care, quality of life
By
Anne Ellett, MSN, NP
Mar 29, 2021
I have been keeping track of some of the conversations I’ve had with nurses and other team members who diligently show up every day to support their residents living in senior communities. Many of them...
Marked weight loss found in assisted living residents during quarantine
By
Kristin Della Volpe
Sep 26, 2022
Weight loss of at least 5% was found in 40% of residents at assisted living communities during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from a retrospective chart review presented...
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...
A simple tool to help others understand those living with dementia
By
Angie Frantz
Jul 25, 2022
I recently had the honor of attending the Alzheimer’s Disease International 2022 Global Conference in London, where I presented about a memory care initiative that we’ve been rolling out across Prestige...
Alzheimer’s Association, Joint Commission launch effort to improve memory care in assisted living,...
By
Ron Rajecki
Jan 21, 2022
The Alzheimer’s Association and The Joint Commission on Thursday announced a collaboration designed to help improve quality and safety in dementia care in assisted living communities, nursing homes and...
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...