Month: September 2015

Sandra Hoban | September 4, 2015

Kudos to caregivers

Monday, September 7, is the annual celebration of America’s working citizens. This country was built by hard-working individuals who put their backs into their jobs. Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | September 4, 2015

When ankle braces wear out or degrade, getting them back into shape takes more than a simple trip to the local shoemaker. Maintenance and adjustments take time and the services of a good orthotist. Read More »

Nicole Stempak | September 3, 2015

Word-matching test may help determine risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have discovered that word association abilities may reveal who is at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Nicole Stempak | September 3, 2015

Former nursing home employee convicted of theft

A nursing home business office manager has been found guilty of writing checks from resident accounts and keeping the money for herself. Read More »

Megan Combs | September 3, 2015

Type 2 diabetes may encourage neurodegeneration separate from Alzheimer’s

A new study in Neurology finds that diabetes and brain tangles are separate from Alzheimer's disease. Read More »

Nicole Stempak | September 2, 2015

CMS pilot model to provide additional benefits for chronic conditions

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announces a new pilot program using the value-based insurance design model to provide better – and cheaper – care. Read More »

Sandra Hoban | September 2, 2015

One-on-one with…Montgomery Ostrander

Tree of Life Elder Care founder Montgomery Ostrander discusses how his organization has integrated mental health services with therapeutic and holistic programming for residents of its four group homes in California. Read More »

Nicole Stempak | September 2, 2015