Assisted living providers to face increased regulation from bill headed for governor’s signature
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2024
A bill expected to become law and targeting assisted living reform in Arizona addresses some best practices long touted by industry experts, but it also brings an increase in regulations for providers.
‘Substantial’ decline in dementia rates due in part to higher education levels: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2022
The prevalence of dementia in older adults in the United States declined 30% between 2000 and 2016, possibly due to rising education levels, a reduction in smoking and better treatment of cardiovascular...
Arizona AG asks court to seize control of state’s ‘most notorious assisted living facility’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
Arizona’s top attorney is asking a court to seize control of “the most notorious assisted living facility in Arizona” amidst allegations of elder abuse and consumer fraud.
Spotlight on smart lock highlights ways families, senior caregivers can keep those with dementia safe
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
A smart lock for dementia highlights recent tech aimed at monitoring and keeping senior family members safe.
Increasing workforce, providing training top Alzheimer’s task force goals
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 31, 2023
Increasing the workforce and providing dementia competency training are among the recommendations from a Missouri task force on Alzheimer’s care.
Assisted living liability claim costs continue to top skilled nursing costs: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 18, 2022
The average cost of liability claims across all aging services settings has increased since 2018, with assisted living claim costs continuing to exceed those in skilled nursing, according to a new report...
RecallCue wins Gold for dementia clock
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 11, 2022
Gold in the Tech Partner of the Year category of the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards goes to RecallCue, an internet-connected day clock meant to combat the effects of dementia.
App that completes sentences for dementia patients a big winner
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 21, 2023
An Amicus Brain Innovations virtual speech assistant will utilize artificial intelligence to echo a “modified,” more cohesive version of a users’ impaired speech.
Non-invasive brain tech joining drug solutions among emerging Alzheimer’s treatments
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 07, 2023
Memory functions of people living with Alzheimer’s disease can significantly improve from twice-daily, long-term use of brain stimulation, new research shows.
The importance of the life story in memory care
By
Beth Sanders
Dec 01, 2016
Knowing residents’ life stories is critical for staff members who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory or communication challenges.