When residents begin to take more naps, it might not just be that they are tired. New research indicates it might be an early warning sign of advancing Alzheimer’s disease.
Nine charged in phone-theft scam that targeted dozens of residents
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2019
Nine people have been charged with defrauding dozens of residents across three South Carolina senior living communities.
Feds put ‘conscience rule’ implementation on hold until November
By
John O'Connor
Jul 03, 2019
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will postpone a rule allowing workers to decline performing tasks they find morally objectionable until at least November.
Investor interest in senior living is likely to remain robust, survey finds
By
John O'Connor
Jul 03, 2019
Celebrations marking new construction have become increasingly common in the senior living sector, thanks to a robust infusion of consumer demand and working capital.
What led up to the resident’s death? Conflicting stories now emerging
By
John O'Connor
Jul 02, 2019
What’s known is that a Phoenix senior living community’s resident is dead. But the facts surrounding the preceding events remain in dispute.
LeadingAge weighs in on ways to reduce falls
By
John O'Connor
Jul 02, 2019
Promoting evidence-based interventions and tools would help prevent falls in senior living communities, according to comments LeadingAge recently submitted to the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
Religious conscience rule exceeds what’s legal, foes assert
By
John O'Connor
May 07, 2019
Legal scholars are warning that the religious conscience rule released last week by the Trump administration may exceed government authority.
Is Alzheimer’s research about to go down a new path?
By
John O'Connor
May 07, 2019
By finding ways to prevent connection losses, the disease progression potentially could be delayed or even reversed, experts said.
Senior living portfolio a drag on Ventas
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2019
First-quarter results were a mixed bag for Ventas.
Compounds found in green tea and carrots may help reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms
By
John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2019
The latest tool in the fight against Alzheimer’s might be a cup of tea and a slice of carrot cake. Researchers at the University of California recently found that compounds in green tea and carrots reversed...