You are what you eat: Why nutrition is so important in senior living
By
Melissa Powell
Nov 06, 2023
Nutrition often is underestimated yet holds the key to unlocking a world of health, vitality and happiness for our residents.
We must prioritize lifelong learning for residents
By
Joseph Villanueva
Jan 08, 2024
Senior living communities should offer and ensure access to a wealth of opportunities for expanding the minds of their residents.
Just keep singing: Music and dementia
By
Ann Lovell
Oct 07, 2019
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?
New hobbies can help residents preserve, enhance cognitive function
By
Dori Ray
Nov 20, 2023
Supporting senior living residents with interesting programming supports their experience and growth, which ultimately preserves and enhances their cognitive functions.
‘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.
We need to do better for people living with dementia
By
Rob Liebreich
Feb 26, 2024
With 97% of income for those with dementia going to care costs, we need to do better. Senior living and care should be the No. 1 force for change.
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...