Task force calls for big changes in assisted living, dementia care by 2020
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 31, 2018
Minnesota will have a new assisted living license and new dementia care certification in less than two years if Gov. Mark Dayton and state lawmakers follow the recommendations contained in a new report...
Collaboration between assisted living operators, physicians crucial to resident care management: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2021
Physician involvement in the care of assisted living residents is crucial, but their role often is unclear, according to a recent study.
Sonata Senior Living expands Serenades for Her, memory care exclusively for women
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 23, 2022
What started as a one-and-done memory care unit for women at one Sonata Senior Living property, Serenades for Her has expanded to two additional properties in Florida, with a third in the pipeline.
Business briefs, June 27
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 27, 2023
Illinois governor awards $26M in housing tax credits for affordable housing for older adults, others … 3 Epoch Senior Living communities receive dementia care accreditation … Fitch Ratings affirms...
Antipsychotics study proves value of reduction efforts, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2015
Findings of a new study on the use of antipsychotic medications reinforce the necessity of initiatives aimed at reducing the off-label use of the drugs, researchers and industry representatives say. More...
Fidget spinners show promise in addressing dementia symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2017
An Ohio senior living community is finding that fidget spinners and cubes seem to produce a calming effect in those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Prevalence of risk factors for Alzheimer’s, related dementias identified
May 20, 2022
The highest prevalence seen for high blood pressure and not meeting aerobic physical activity guidelines, followed by obesity.
More news for Thursday, Jan. 5
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2023
Providers must balance safety, choice with resident alcohol use … USC targeting dementia research in plans for $300M medical school … LeadingAge supports greenhouse gas reduction in affordable senior...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, June 8
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 08, 2021
Race is on to find in-home treatment for COVID-19 … Michigan senior care leader Samaritas offering in-home assisted reality technology for dementia caregivers … HandsFree Health joins Microsoft for...
Improving guardianship systems is aim of demonstration project
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2017
A new demonstration project has the goal of improving state guardianship systems for older adults with dementia, individuals with disabilities and others.