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Game theory: New approach shows promise for memories
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2016
By playing three-dimensional video games, seniors can boost the formation of memories, according to neurobiologists at the University of California in Irvine.
Virtual reality system for assisted living, memory care wins prize
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2017
A startup aimed at using virtual reality systems to benefit assisted living and memory care residents recently won the $25,000 grand prize at a pitch competition at MIT. Two senior living organizations...
Almost 500 senior living communities implement SMILE engagement platform
By
Alyssa Salela
Aug 16, 2017
CarexTech’s SMILE platform has been implemented in almost 500 communities serving 28,000 residents communities since its creation three years ago, according to the company.
Interventions can help reverse physical frailty, study finds
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 21, 2017
Diet, exercise and stimulating activities are keys to reversing physical frailty, recent research has found.
Study finds ‘substantial’ risk of suicide among LTC residents, cites staff influence
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 21, 2015
Suicide risk among residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities is “substantial,” according to a study published in the July issue of The American Journal of Public Health.
Negative beliefs about aging a self-fulfilling prophecy?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2015
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found that individuals who hold negative beliefs about aging are more likely to have brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Top 10 contributors to health loss in U.S.
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2015
A new analysis contains good and bad news regarding American life expectancy.
Senior living workers could face up to 4 years in prison after resident wanders in freezing temperatures,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2019
Four former employees of a New York senior living community potentially face one to four years in prison for a December 2017 incident in which a resident with dementia allegedly wandered out of the building...
More Americans dying at home, and ‘home’ may include assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 17, 2019
For the first time since the early 20th century, the home has surpassed the hospital as the place where people most often die in the United States, and “home” may include assisted living, according...