A high-fiber diet may reduce dementia risks later in life
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2022
The mechanisms still remain unknown but could involve interactions taking place between the gut and brain.
Focus On: Dementia engagement briefs
By
John O'Connor
Feb 13, 2020
Read about person-centered care, the global dementia care products market, and virtual reality.
Focus On: There’s no one-size-fits-all way to engage residents
By
John O'Connor
Feb 13, 2020
Senior living operators use a variety of ways to describe their dementia care services, but all aim for engagement.
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
Smartphones help seniors with mild dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2022
Older adults with mild dementia can improve their ability to complete everyday tasks and enhance quality of life by using smartphone memory aids, a new study finds.
Focus On briefs: Resident security
Jun 06, 2022
HealthPRO Heritage adds enterprise partnership service; Dementia residents in LTC suffered outsized pandemic mortality spikes; AI could shape future rehab therapy
A happy marriage
By
John Andrews
Dec 04, 2018
Technology and senior living are not a contradiction in terms. In fact, current trends show that they are becoming more compatible than ever.
FocusOn Briefs: Resident security
Jun 01, 2021
Alleged Controlled Substances Act violation; LCS’ EverSafe 360° program; Memory care residents use Morse code to elope.
Exclusive interview: CLC CEO discusses how the senior living industry needs to change
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2021
Jill Vitale-Aussem became president and CEO of Christian Living Communities in November after almost three years at The Eden Alternative, where she held the same titles. But she previously had spent approximately...
Can the specific ‘opportunity cost’ of vacant memory care living units be defined?
By
Jim Moore
Oct 18, 2019
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. Let’s look at a typical memory care or assisted living unit and address three key operational issues.