Resident cracks security combo with Morse code knowledge, translates into fine for community
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2021
A Tennessee senior living community was fined $2,000 by the state after two residents eloped from the memory care unit undetected last spring.
Changes in movement may indicate preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 02, 2021
Changes in daytime fractal motor activity regulation may occur in women before cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers work on affordable, non-invasive Alzheimer’s test
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2015
New research is attempting to identify a potential biomarker that could offer a more complete picture of who is most at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease among those who have amnestic mild cognitive...
Why design matters in memory care communities
By
Milo Pinkerton
Nov 13, 2017
Here are four areas of community design that can help improve the quality of life for memory care residents.
Life expectancy decreasing, CDC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2018
Life expectancy in the United States decreased in both 2015 and 2016, marking the only decreases in the past 20 years and the first consecutive two-year decline since 1964, according to a new report from...
9 senators request more funds for Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 31, 2016
In a bipartisan letter, nine senators have asked President Barack Obama to request additional funding for Alzheimer’s disease research in his budget for fiscal year 2017.
Anthem making ‘good progress’ on challenges, LTC CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 10, 2017
Anthem Memory Care is making “good progress” addressing financial, occupancy and staffing issues previously identified by LTC Properties, the healthcare real estate investment trust’s...
More news for Wednesday, Oct. 4
Oct 04, 2017
CMS withdraws proposal requiring LTC facilities to afford spousal rights to same-sex couples … White House says deregulation can increase economic growth … Today at 1 p.m. ET: Learn about Montessori...
Executive’s case pending as memory care community cook found guilty of rape
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2017
A former memory care community cook whose case was highlighted in a CNN report earlier this year was found guilty Thursday of raping a resident who told authorities that the sex was consensual. A case...
Home gaining on LTC as final residence for those with Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 25, 2017
The majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease die in long-term care facilities, although the percentage is decreasing, whereas the number of people with the disease who die at home is increasing,...