A group of seniors at a retirement community have received an influx of donations after making an appeal for wool. Now they need more knitters to keep up. Read More »
The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative is offering workshops to teach family caregivers how to care of an older adult and communicate with healthcare providers. Read More »
Most adults know the benefits of exercise, but only 56 percent engage in some form of physical activity. Still fewer get the recommended amount. Being a couch potato is not only bad for your waistline and heart. It’s bad for the brain, too. Read More »
When an employee cleared and planted some greenery, blogger Kathleen Mears and her fellow residents started to bloom—a good reminder that growth isn't only for the garden. Read More »
The Cycling Without Age program has pedaled into Madison, Wis., allowing seniors to get back on the bike—and they don’t even have to pedal. Read More »
Resident blogger Kathleen Mears reflects on how her Fourth of July celebrations have changed over the years—and how thankful she is for memories of both. Read More »
Honor, a senior home care startup, has joined forces with the National Parkinson Foundation to train caregivers how best to provide non-medical care for clients with Parkinson’s disease. Read More »
When SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears emailed her high school reunion committee to say she wouldn't be able to attend the 50-year reunion, several of her classmates decided to surprise her with a visit. Read More »
The Older and Bolder Dancers, a dance troupe of people age 62 and older, shake their groove thing at Oklahoma City long-term care facilities and encourage residents to do the same. Read More »
Are residents having trouble sleeping at night and focusing during the day? Pump up their exercise regimen, suggests a study on the circadian rhythms of older adults. Read More »
In just a few months, Sammy has become Mt Lofty Heights’ most popular resident. Staff and family say he brings a smile to their faces and has brought everyone together. Read More »
Getting that handy touchpad laptop made life seem easier, but it wasn't so great for her hand's range of motion, says SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears. Read More »
The artist in residence program has been such a success that an Iowa continuing care retirement community will allow a college student to spend another semester living with residents. Read More »
A 100-year-old woman has been crowned the Missouri District 2 Ms. Nursing Home beauty pageant. She has the chance to seek the state title at the annual Missouri Health Care Association pageant in August. Read More »
Independent living technologies manufacturer Tunstall Americas commissioned intergenerational art project to get people talking about life. Read More »
Residents from Gladeview Rehabilitation and Health Care Center enjoyed the annual senior prom, the closing event of National Nursing Home Week. Read More »
Activity consultant Susan Rauch, BA, AC-BC, reflects on how far the long-term care industry has come during her 32 years in the field and looks forward to even more advances in the years to come. Read More »
It’s time to say a double thanks to nurses, nursing aides and all nursing home staffers as the industry celebrates Nurses Week and Nursing Home Week. Read More »
May has been designated a time for doctors, therapists and trainers to talk about the negative health consequences of poor posture, including what hunching over a smartphone or computer can do to the back muscles. Read More »
A Brookdale Senior Living program director recognizes a resident’s love for dancing and Ellen DeGeneres, so when she won the chance to grant the wish of a resident’s lifetime, she had to go to Los Angeles. Read More »