Physicians can be valuable allies when adult children or others think it’s time for seniors to stop driving, according to a new survey of older adults. Read More »
Residents who read books, participate in social events and use a computer at least three times every week are likely to have better cognitive performance and even may delay the onset of cognitive impairment by as many as nine years, according to new research. Read More »
Ensuring that residents get at least six hours but no more than nine hours of sleep every night might reduce cognitive decline, according to new research. Read More »
Casey Kasem, best known for hosting syndicated radio shows and being the voice of Shaggy on the cartoon "Scooby Doo" for several decades, has passed away after battling dementia and other illnesses. Read More »
The official start of summer is just about a week away. Make sure you’re ready to assist and advise your residents on simple solutions to “beat the heat.” Read More »
In our latest executive profile, Long-Term Living spoke with Mary Ellen Bloodgood, CEO of Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY, to learn how she was instrumental in turning around a stand-alone nursing home into a campus that serves not only seniors, but others in the greater community. Read More »
The 82-year-old former syndicated radio personality, experiencing sepsis, dementia and Parkinson's disease, is now receiving comfort care in a Washington state hospital, according to a media report. Read More »
Residents with mild cognitive impairment who also exhibit signs of depression could be at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease more quickly than others do, according to new research. Read More »
Treatment with light may improve sleep quality, efficiency and duration as well as reduce depression and agitation in those who have Alzheimer's disease or other dementia, according to a new study. Read More »
A new program to certify memory care services in nursing homes is timed to coincide with new accreditation requirements addressing such services. Read More »
Is it time to add foreign language classes to your activities schedule? Acquiring a second language, even in adulthood, may slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to new research. Read More »
Two speakers at the Assisted Living Federation of America annual conference discussed ideal components of dementia training programs and also reviewed initiatives implemented or under consideration in various states across the country. Read More »
Congratulations to Long-Term Living 2014 Leaders of Tomorrow honoree Bernadette Ledesma, MPH, LNHA. Administrator, advocate and educator she is instrumental in ensuring top-down quality care for Hawaii’s seniors. Read More »
Forget the fictitious fountain of youth. Environments for Aging Conference opening keynote speaker Nick Buettner explores what it really takes to live the longest, healthiest life possible. Read More »
If residents request an activity that challenges the boundaries of good taste, should the facility weigh in on its appropriateness for the majority? Read More »
A nursing home approved its residents' committee's request for a male stripper visit, and now the family of one resident is suing, saying she was harmed by what she saw. Read More »
Screening for possible dementia is always a good idea, right? Maybe not, according to a new report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which calls some early screening tests and their efficacy into question. Read More »
In Step 4 of the continuing series on QAPI, Nell Griffin, LPN, EdM, discusses the importance of a nursing home establishing its sense of self and communicating that image to all staff. Read More »
Here's something for senior living communities to keep in mind when devising menus or suggesting food choices for residents: A healthful diet in midlife may prevent dementia later on, according new research. Read More »
Brain Awareness Week is an ideal time to learn more about Parkinson's disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies, according to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Read More »
Public reporting of the use of physical restraints has led to the increased use of antipsychotic medications in nursing home residents whose cognition is severely impaired, according to new research. Read More »
