Loss of smell, taste less likely with newer COVID-19 variants
May 18, 2022
A lower risk for developing chemosensory loss was observed with the alpha, delta and omicron variants.
Welltower CEO joins Argentum board
Nov 12, 2015
Welltower CEO and Director Thomas J. DeRosa has joined the Argentum Board of Directors.
A happy marriage
By
John Andrews
Dec 04, 2018
Technology and senior living are not a contradiction in terms. In fact, current trends show that they are becoming more compatible than ever.
Health systems increasingly seeing value of senior living, Welltower says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2017
Hospitals increasingly are seeing senior living communities as part of a solution to lowering their risk associated with older adults, Welltower CEO Tom DeRosa told analysts participating in an earnings...
Geriatric workforce issues focus of two bills passed by the House
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 29, 2019
Bills that would reauthorize the Older Americans Act and improve improve education and training in geriatrics passed in the House of Representatives on Monday. They now move to the Senate for consideration.
Modern technology’s positive effects on memory care
By
Tom Rotz
Apr 18, 2016
Advancements in technology can have a positive effect on memory care and those affected, by improving quality of life and even slowing the progression of the disease.
Why I made it my mission to improve the admissions paperwork process
By
Steve Lewis
Mar 16, 2017
When I moved my mother into a memory care community four years ago, the emotional toll was almost unbearable. As it turns out, I now am in a position to address one of the issues I encountered.
Aide gets probation for watching cellphone, not resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 19, 2017
A former senior living community aide who reportedly was caught on camera scrolling through her cellphone for half an hour while a 91-year-old resident with dementia was nearby on the floor after a fall...
ASA: Myocardial infarction may hasten cognitive decline in adults
Feb 03, 2022
Participants with incident MI had significantly faster declines in global cognition, memory and executive function than those without MI
Wandering tech
By
John Hall
Aug 01, 2016
New breakthroughs could make elopement risk a thing of the past.