CDC report details assisted living community characteristics
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 23, 2016
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sheds light on the characteristics of the 30,200 assisted living and similar residential care communities providing long-term care services....
Staying connected
Feb 01, 2015
Residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related challenges deserve enriching activities and options. Senior living veterans offer ideas that can help
Elmcroft sells skilled nursing division
Dec 03, 2015
The divestiture will allow the company to focus on assisted, independent and dementia care communities, according to CEO Pat Mulloy.
Dental app supports dementia patient caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 02, 2024
A new dental care app helps caregivers assist seniors with dementia with proper oral hygiene practices, a recent study showed.
Brookdale finalizing $7.4 million memory care expansion in Ohio
Sep 14, 2015
The expansion includes a new 27,000-square-foot building that will offer Brookdale’s person-centered program for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Study: Pharmacists help reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2016
If you’re seeking to reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia, involving a clinical pharmacist may help, according to new research from Sweden.
Special needs
By
Julie E. Williamson
Mar 01, 2018
Residents with cognitive impairment present unique challenges and opportunities for the senior living field.
Non-invasive brain stimulation might not be right for memory care residents, study warns
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 08, 2024
Short-term, non-invasive brain stimulation might not be able to help older adults with working memory, a new study finds.
More news for Monday, June 17
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 17, 2024
Senior living supports bill to streamline, modernize access to care under Medicare Advantage … Purple Flag accreditation for dementia care expands through partnership; EPOCH achieves systemwide accreditation...
$15 million Emerald Place to open later this year
Mar 20, 2016
The $15 million Emerald Place, developed by Anthem Memory Care, is expected to open later this year in Glenview, IL.