Adults 70+ should be screened for brain health, panel advises
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 10, 2015
Some older adults should be evaluated for memory and reasoning ability every year, according to a new consensus paper.
Health was focus of activities around RNC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2016
Despite the Republican National Committee’s release of a platform that contained some healthcare policy ideas last week, healthcare seemed more of a focus at events timed to coincide with the Republican...
Poll provides look at older adult independence, views on aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Results of a new survey provide one window into the minds of potential senior living residents and, in some cases, their adult children.
Some older adults should cut back on their meds: studies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 27, 2015
Some older adults may benefit from stopping or cutting back on their medications—with one caveat, according to two studies.
People in the news, March 10
Mar 10, 2020
Promotions and appointments at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Edgewood Healthcare, Kendal Corp., Lifespace Communities, Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland, Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Moorings Park,...
A new offering for your activity calendar?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 14, 2016
Results of two new studies may have you considering adding a new offering to you activity calendar: CPR training.
McCready Health, Peninsula Regional Health System to merge
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 08, 2019
McCready Health of Crisfield, MD, and Peninsula Regional Health System, based in Salisbury, MD, have reached a definitive agreement to merge, the organizations announced July 1. As part of the deal, officials...
ASHA to induct 4 into Senior Living Hall of Fame for 2020
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2020
Juniper Communities founder and CEO Lynne Katzmann, Ph.D.; the late founders of Koelsch Communities, Emmett and Alice Koelsch; and ProMatura Group founder Margaret Wylde, Ph.D., will be inducted into the...
Protect vision to help protect cognition: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2018
Maintaining good eyesight may help mitigate an age-related decline in cognition, according to a new study in JAMA Ophthalmology.
New Coronavirus Briefing e-newsletter shares content from McKnight’s and sister brands
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 17, 2020
To keep business leaders informed of developments related to the pandemic, Haymarket Media, the global business information company that is the parent company of McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s...