A researcher’s perspective on brain health programs
By
Roscoe Nicholson
Aug 10, 2015
Which brain health programs and initiatives are you offering the older adults in your community, and how effective are they?
Argentum calls for continued industry self-regulation as association ramps up advocacy efforts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2021
PHOENIX—Argentum has spent the past 18 months elevating several priorities, with senior living industry advocacy rising to the top as a critical need during the pandemic amid changing federal and state...
Interventions for Alzheimer’s disease improve cognition in men, women
May 03, 2022
Individualized multidomain interventions are equally effective for improving cognition in women and men.
Art program has positive effects on residents, staff, community relations
By
Carol Silver Elliott
May 21, 2018
When Jewish Home Family adopted an economical art program, it improved the well-being of our residents, gave new perspectives to our staff and bolstered our community relations.
Joint Commission seeks feedback on proposed memory care certification in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 02, 2022
The Joint Commission is seeking feedback on a new program meant to promote consistent, high-quality dementia care in assisted living communities.
Medicare will only cover Aduhelm for patients in clinical trials
Apr 08, 2022
The decision is meant to protect patients while gathering more clinical data on whether the medication actually helps slow declines in thinking.
Caregivers cannot stop, fix or change dementia
By
Laura Wayman
Aug 10, 2017
Managing expectations leads to meaningful moments, powerful connections and purposeful and fulfilling relationships during dementia care.
Husband says he killed wife with dementia at her request, police report states
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2017
A Florida man has been charged with premeditated homicide after he reportedly shot and killed his wife, who lived in an assisted living community and had dementia. The man told police that his wife had...
Dining approach could help those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2016
Eating together, providing social support and interaction during meals could help people with dementia avoid dehydration and malnutrition and have improved quality of life, according to new research.
No men allowed: Operator opens women-only dementia unit
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 26, 2022
Des Moines, IA-based Via Health Services is set to open a women-only dementia unit this month at its Fleur Heights campus in Des Moines. It is the first of its kind for long-term care facilities in the...