Understanding the role that music can play in minimizing the effects of dementia can help families and caregivers seek out programs that enhance the quality of life of those they love who are living with...
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?
‘Movie Moments’ event aims to increase inclusivity, decrease stigma around dementia
By
Sean Caulfield
Nov 20, 2017
An event featuring classic movies addresses how inclusion applies to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
The best of times and the worst of times: Dementia care today
By
David Troxel, MPH
Jan 08, 2018
Therapeutic environments that benefit people with dementia embrace meaningful and innovative activities, good communication, skilled problem-solving around behaviors challenging for staff, and excellent...
Top 10 safety and security considerations when designing a senior living community
By
Chad Ulman
Apr 30, 2018
Giving attention to the safety and security of your senior living community will have a powerful, positive effect on resident satisfaction.
Lifestyle and the aging brain
By
Roscoe Nicholson
Jun 01, 2015
A growing body of evidence shows that we do have some control over protecting ourselves from signs of dementia and cognitive decline—and even the physical damages of Alzheimer’s on the brain—through...
A new dementia care imperative
By
Anne Ellett, MSN, NP
Jun 17, 2019
In the field of aging services today, a confluence of factors is creating an imperative to move the needle toward more forward-thinking dementia care.
A retirement community desk clerk’s perspective on dementia
By
Kimberly Hollifield
Jul 05, 2022
As a desk clerk in a retirement community, I observed many residents living with dementia. This experience made a big impression on me.
Person-centered memory care helps residents thrive
By
Arlene Richardson, AS, RN, LNC
Oct 15, 2018
Resident-centered memory care helps us create an environment where each resident lives life to the fullest and experiences moments of joy every day.
Let’s use pandemic lessons to improve quality of care, quality of life
By
Anne Ellett, MSN, NP
Mar 29, 2021
I have been keeping track of some of the conversations I’ve had with nurses and other team members who diligently show up every day to support their residents living in senior communities. Many of them...