Sexual freedom often limited in assisted living, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2016
A dearth of policies related to sexual intimacy and an abundance of caution among administrators and staff members add up to limited sexual freedom for assisted living residents, according to new research.
Positive attitude about aging improves stress management: research
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2016
Does a positive attitude make older adults more resilient? A new study says yes, and that a good attitude improves stress management and, therefore, quality of life and maybe even health.
Alligator attack suspected in senior living resident death
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 02, 2016
A South Carolina senior living community resident has died after apparently being attacked by an alligator. And the incident is not the first one in the United States this year involving a senior living...
Seniors, healthcare, wages and leave at the DNC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 01, 2016
As we gird our loins for the political ads that will besiege us through Nov. 8, let’s take a look back at the Democratic National Convention.
Antipsychotics, avoidable hospitalizations two of many topics at Alzheimer’s meeting
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2016
Brain games, antipsychotics, avoidable hospitalizations, a checklist for mild behavioral impairment, and a dementia test that uses the sense of smell. Those were the topics of some of the major research...
‘Pokemon Go’ helps senior living residents connect to younger relatives
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2016
A Texas retirement and assisted living community is tapping into a cultural phenomenon as a way to help residents connect with their younger family members and maybe get a little exercise in the process.
Senior living organization, nursing school collaboration ‘breaks new ground’
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2016
A new collaboration between a senior living organization and a nursing school, launched with a $1.2 million gift, aims to improve the health of older adults, educate students about the elderly, and conduct...
Dementia diagnosis has ‘silver lining’ for many
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2016
A diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment may contain a “silver lining” for those with the disease, according to research presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International...
Owner of NY assisted living building misses $3.1 million payment to residents
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 24, 2016
The owner of a Brooklyn, NY, assisted living building reportedly has not made a $3.1 million lump sum payment he promised residents in exchange for vacating the property.
Caregiver says he was shot when police mistook toy for gun
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 21, 2016
A Florida caregiver who was outdoors helping a resident of the facility where he works says he was shot by a police officer who thought the toy truck in the resident’s hands was a gun, according...