Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk
By
Cathy Lipton, MD
Jul 28, 2022
How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.
Helping residents stay sharp and mentally healthy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 24, 2023
A study published online last week by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shared the frightening finding that “cognitive functioning may decline at an accelerated rate immediately post-retirement.”...
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.
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.
Can video games push the pause button on Alzheimer’s symptoms?
By
Kia Crawford
Aug 22, 2016
Researchers are using video games to treat symptoms of degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Video games may be helpful in diagnosing such conditions, too.
The importance of indoor air quality for prospective residents of senior living
By
Carolina Campanella, Ph.D.
Jan 20, 2022
Now is the time to listen to the concerns of prospective residents and their families and take actions to provide a safer, healthier living environment and raise consumer confidence.
Investing in extra help
By
Chelsi Archibald
Jul 10, 2015
While many long-term caregivers are aiding seniors with dementia, a new training course focuses on preventing cognitive decline by looking at food.
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.
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?
Navigating the nexus of sleep, climate change and aging health
By
Amir Baniassadi, PhD
Nov 13, 2023
Understanding the intricate connection between sleep, the environment and the well-being of older adults has become a crucial focus as we explore the multifaceted dynamics of aging.