Startups compete, vie to improve quality of life for aging citizens

The Aging Startup Challenge finals were held at TreeHouse Health, an innovation center on the edge of downtown Minneapolis.

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The right times to raise concerns in a nursing home

"My older sister is recently moved into a long-term care home. It seems to us that the staff was very attentive and very nice when she first arrived, but they aren’t so much anymore."

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Going for the gold(en age): teens give dementia residents their own Olympic event

Residents compete in modified biathlon, luge, bobsleigh events.

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Center uses spa treatments to suppress dementia outbursts

A new program at an area nursing home uses touch and spa-like treatments to bring comfort to its end-of-life residents.

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How people can better select an assisted living facility

If you are considering assisted living for you or a loved one, the decision can be overwhelming.

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All arts can be beneficial for those with dementia

New research has shown that engaging in the arts may be just as beneficial as exercise.

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Mood-boosting activities

What’s good for the mood may also be good for the brain, so engaging residents is key, especially during the dark days of winter. 

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2018 resolutions worth keeping

A California senior living provider asks residents their goals for the year ahead.

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Pet therapy is for the birds

Senior living providers are learning a bird in the hand is worth a lot to seniors who suffer from loneliness.

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’Tis the season

SNF resident blogger Kathy Mears reminisces of holidays past spent at nursing homes, a reminder that this may be the most difficult time of year for some residents. 

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