Month: July 2017

Connecting seniors and children through technology

A program pairs up senior living residents with elementary students to capture their life stories using digital devices.  Read More »

Senate GOP issues revisions to BCRA health bill

GOP senators make a few big changes to the BCRA bill but stick to their guns on tax repeals and cuts to Medicaid. Read More »

Protecting seniors from heat stroke risk

The sweltering summer months can be dangerous for older adults, especially if they have chronic diseases, high blood pressure or obesity. Read More »

NIC: Industry growth, absorption rise but occupancy dips

 Senior living housing occupancy rates decreased slightly even though absorption and overall growth increased, according to Q2 2017 NIC Map data. Read More »

LeadingAge center tackles workforce challenges

The new group will explore long-term and post-acute care staffing issues and provide resources to combat turnover. Read More »

Mayo: Residents with Parkinson’s need melanoma screenings

Those with the movement disorder are nearly four times more likely to have skin cancer in their history, while those who have had skin cancer may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study finds. Read More »

Diabetes and dementia risks

A medication for type 2 diabetes called metformin is the subject of a study exploring the possible effects of the drug on the development of dementia. Read More »

TBI and neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers in Finland are studying whether traumatic brain injuries increase the risks of developing neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease or ALS later in life. Read More »

Mind games

Researchers are reaching for new levels using video games technology for dementia treatments Read More »

Game on!

Daily memory games help keep the brain in shape. Read More »

The challenges of Alzheimer’s research

Why is dementia research so complex? Why don't we have a cure yet? Many researchers now think the most important part of the dementia story comes long before symptoms appear. Read More »

Altered space

Fresh air is good for the lungs and going out can do the soul a world of good, resident blogger Kathleen Mears writes.  Read More »

IT change management in mergers and acquisitions

When it comes to IT integrations following a merger or acquisition, managing the people is more important than managing the network cables and switches. Read More »

States must beef up LTSS for boomers

AARP concluded in a recent report that states are improving long-term services and supports (LTSS) but aren’t keeping pace with growing demand.  Read More »

Love goes viral

A senior couple’s engagement photo is spreading across social media and giving followers all the warm fuzzies.  Read More »

Nonagenarians: Age is a mindset

Is 90 the new 40? People in their ninth decade say age is more about the way people choose to live rather than the year they were born. Read More »

Social media’s double-edged sword

Social media is ubiquitous, valuable and fun. It can also get long-term care providers into a lot of legal trouble. Read More »

Kindred sells its SNF portfolio for $700M

The national chain had announced in October its intention to leave the skilled nursing business. So, who gets all those nursing home properties? Read More »