States should mandate oral health services for those living in assisted living communities and other settings, as well as for those living at home, according to a new report.
Want to live longer? Be optimistic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2021
Being optimistic can help people live longer, even at the age of 85 or 90, according to the results of a recent study. But how can people increase optimism?
CDC: 9 recommendations for safe senior driving
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2016
The risk of an older driver being injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident increases with age, but senior living community residents and other older adults can take several steps to reduce the likelihood,...
People in the news, Oct. 8
Oct 08, 2019
Appointments and promotions at American Senior Communities, Atria Senior Living, Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, BHI, Healthcare Management Partners, MBK Senior Living, National Placement & Referral...
93-year-old senior living resident wins Google contest
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 24, 2015
Florence Swanson’s illustration was one of six chosen by Google to be featured on its prototype self-driving cars in Austin, TX, early next year.
Eldercare robots take a step closer to senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 08, 2016
Someday, it may be common for senior living residents and their caregivers to be assisted by robots, and sensors embedded throughout living spaces may be an integral part of healthcare. These technologies...
A Feb. 11 event at Harvard had many take-home messages for senior living communities and their residents.
Death rate from falls increases 31% over 9 years
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2018
The death rate from falls among adults aged 65 or more years increased 31% from 2007 to 2016, according to newly published federal data. And it’s growing the fastest among those aged 85 or more years.
Hospice care lengthier in assisted living compared with skilled nursing, homes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2017
Median length of hospice care for assisted living residents is more than twice as long as it is for skilled nursing residents or people receiving care in traditional homes, according to a new study.
‘Heroes Fund’ would increase pay for essential workers up to $25,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2020
Senior living workers would be among those potentially benefiting from a “Heroes Fund” proposed by Senate Democrats for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.