One way to give people with dementia a chance to lead fuller lives
By
Jennifer Brush
Sep 11, 2017
With the number of people in whom dementia is diagnosed growing at alarming rates, the need for effective memory care programs is more important than ever. One international program combines dementia care...
Overcoming communication barriers due to dementia
By
Tom Rotz
Jul 10, 2017
Thankfully, we are learning that many effective ways exist to improve communication with residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, so that we can better understand their...
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Jun 19, 2017
Senate GOP considers deeper Medicaid cuts than House bill … The Senate is close to a healthcare bill, but do Republicans have the votes? … FDA approves MRSA drug … Cleveland Clinic receives...
Take shivers out
By
John Andrews
May 15, 2017
For many residents, the thought of bath time is cause for panic or alarm. But bathing doesn’t have to be that way if providers supply the right approach, environment and products.
2 caregivers charged with felonies after resident freezes to death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2017
Two former caregivers at a Michigan assisted living community are facing felony charges after a resident with dementia exited the building and froze to death.
More news for Friday, March 10
Mar 09, 2017
Senate advances Trump’s Medicaid, Medicare pick … Opinion: How the Republicans’ Obamacare replacement puts Medicaid in jeopardy … American Health Care Act passes through another...
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.
Late resident’s family sues after elopement-related death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2017
The family of a deceased former senior living community resident is suing the Michigan community where she lived, claiming negligence and carelessness because she eloped and died from hypothermia.
Changing perceptions of aging through art
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 01, 2016
MacArthur Fellow Anne Basting discusses her plans to change perceptions related to aging.
$625,000 stipend will continue work to alter perceptions of aging, dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2016
Anne Basting’s work to improve older adults’ quality of life and change perceptions related to aging and dementia recently received a big boost in the form of a $625,000 “genius grant”...