Nicole Stempak
Nicole was Senior Editor at I Advance Senior Care and Long Term Living Magazine 2015-2017. She has a Journalism degree from Kent State University and is finalizing a master’s degree in Information Architecture and Management. She has extensive studies in the digital user experience and in branding online media. She has worked as an editor and writer for various B2B publications, including Business Finance.
Former LTC executives plead not guilty to $16M fraud scheme
The former CEO and COO of American Senior Communities and their conspirators made are accused of exploiting vendor relationships to steal discounts and rebates for personal gain. Read More » HCP moves forward with HCR ManorCare spin-off
HCP’s Board of Directors approved plans for a new real estate investment trust focused on the long-term care market. Read More » Brookdale announces new executive leadership
Brookdale Senior Living has tapped a long-term care outsider as its executive vice president and chief people officer. Read More » Relias Learning acquires healthcare training companies
Relias Learning, an online healthcare training and education company, expands its course offerings to the acute care setting through acquisitions. Read More » Finances could affect cognition, aging process
New research suggests poverty and perceived hardship could lead to premature aging. Read More » Personality and perceptions of aging linked to depression
A new study found that improving self-perceptions related to efficacy and aging in older adults can reduce signs of depression in older adults. Read More » Augmented reality offers new view of neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers are using on-the-market augmented reality (AR) technology to study how people with and without multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases respond to changes in movement in an effort to help diagnose and rehabilitate people. Read More » Gut bacteria could be linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s diseases
The potential role of microbiota in neurodegenerative diseases could help scientists with new research and treatment plans. Read More » US CareNet launches care management software platform
The national senior care service provider purchased the technology to enhance its chronic care management, transitional care management and population health management services for chronically ill patients. Read More » Nurse Assist issues I.V. flush syringe recall
The company is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of I.V. flush syringes because of a potential link to B. cepacia bloodstream infections. Read More » More LTC workers but fewer seniors getting their flu shot
A record number of physicians and healthcare workers, including nonmedical staff, were vaccinated against the flu. That’s good news for seniors, who are especially vulnerable, but who also saw the biggest age bracket decline in vaccination. Read More » A new generation of gamers
The classic arcade game Pac-Man can now be played on the Moff Band bracelet. The Internet of Things startup is targeting seniors who want to improve their health as a key market for its wearable device designed to gamify fitness. Read More » Trying a place on for size
One stand-alone CCRC invites prospective residents to be their guest as part of larger resident-driven marketing efforts. Read More » Children’s tale takes flight for senior author, illustrator
Octogenarians get in touch with their inner spring chickens for their first juvenile fiction book about the extraordinary adventures of a seemingly-ordinary bird. Read More » A meal with a side of friendship
An outreach program dishes up healthy and tasty eats to help seniors get the nutrients they need and make meal time a not-to-be-missed social affair. Read More » Helping low-income seniors with disabilities age in place
New research suggests the key to helping dual-eligible seniors stay at home—and stay healthy—begins by speaking with, not to, seniors. Read More » Keep walking, stay mobile
Researchers have found a structured physical activity program reduced the major mobility disability burden for an extended period of time through decreased recovery time and reduced risk of subsequent episodes. Read More » NIH addresses health disparities of chronic diseases
The National Institutes of Health has launched a new program to develop, implement and disseminated community-based interventions to combat chrnoic diseases among racila and ethnic minority groups and under-served rurla populations. Read More » The holistic, natural way to manage pain
A meta-analysis found complementary health approaches, including massage therapy and yoga, helped people with severe pain--and without reports of serious adverse effects. Read More » Brain activity declines over time with Parkinson’s disease
New research on how Parkinson’s disease affects brain activity could help measure the effectiveness of future clinical trials and offer insight into new treatments. Read More » Robert Wood Johnson Foundation CEO to step down
Risa Lavizzo-Mourney has announced she will step down as president and CEO the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a position she has held for almost 14 years. Read More » Get connected this National Assisted Living Week
Celebrate those who served and their caregivers who live in assisted living and residential care communities with National Assisted Living Week. Read More » Not much gray on the silver screen
An analysis of the 100 top-grossing films of 2015 show seniors in a less-than-flattering light, especially in comparison to a Humana survey that found the story of aging is much more uplifting. Read More » An extra special birthday treat
A 105-year-old’s birthday wish has come true: A cake delivered by a hunky firefighter. Read More » Vitamin D may help reduce asthma attacks
A meta-analysis of people with mostly mild to moderate asthma found that vitamin D supplements decreased the number of asthma attacks that required use of oral steroids and reduced the number of trips to the emergency department. Read More » Sanofi, Google-owner form new diabetes management company
The French pharmaceutical and Verily Life Sciences LLC announced a nearly $500 million joint venture aimed at offering devices and services for people with diabetes, one of the fastest growing disease markets. Read More » CMS issues emergency preparedness rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) found current preparedness regulations were not comprehensive enough to address the complexities of emergency preparedness. The agency has issued new requirements that follow industry best practices for each type of provider and supplier. Read More » Genesis Healthcare reaches $52.7 million settlement
Genesis Healthcare has reached an agreement in principal on settlement terms for four separate U.S. Department of Justice investigations in the amount of $52.7 million, to be paid in a five-year period. Read More » Socializing makes seniors more popular—and healthier
Social butterflies tend to be in better health and less vulnerable to elder abuse, a Canadian researcher has found. Read More » 