As the world gets more connected and the silver tsunami rises, technology can help senior living providers care for residents while helping them maintain their independence. Read More »
A majority of seniors have multiple chronic conditions—and a majority of Medicare plan members say plans don’t help proactively manage them, a new survey finds. Read More »
The Senate’s proposed healthcare bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, calls for deep cuts to Medicaid. The program pays for about two-thirds of the 1.4 million seniors who live in nursing homes. Read More »
New research has found aging blood vessels is more of a reflection of a sedentary culture than genetics, suggesting healthy aging is possible. Read More »
Home based palliative care, or pre-hospice, programs aim to improve quality of life by bringing healthcare workers into the home and better care coordination—all while cutting costs for seniors and Medicare. And research shows it’s working. Read More »
New data show onsite hemodialysis in the skilled nursing setting can provide a cost-effective alternative to expensive transportation services. Read More »
The rising cost of drugs may be forcing assisted living residents to make some unhealthy choices, warns a new report. Someone could pay dearly for that later, especially at CCRCs. Read More »
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Simplifying oxygen tank monitoring
By Michaela McSheffrey, COO of MIJA Automated alerts on oxygen tanks can provide a safety valve for residents who rely on oxygen and can help busy caregivers keep track of which tanks are running low. Learn More »
An analysis of two longitudinal studies has found a history of stroke was associated with a two-fold risk for both familial and sporadic forms of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD). Read More »
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is reaching deeper into primary care assessments to develop individualized treatment plans to reduce risks and promote wellness. Read More »
Researchers have found high blood pressure is positively associated with a higher risk of developing vascular dementia, separate from any previous stroke or mini stroke. Read More »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance to reduce sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams per day. One in three Americans has high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Read More »
Researchers found well-being, sensory function, mobility and mental health are better measures of health for older adults than their chronological age. Read More »
May is National Stroke Awareness month, so consider holding refresher training—for staff and residents—on the signs and symptoms of stroke. Read More »
Sometimes a bit of help and some occasional services are all seniors need to retain independence a little longer—and stay out of a higher level of care. Read how one senior living organization’s idea for boutique services changed its residents’ lives in just two years. Read More »
B. Smith and her husband tell the story of her diagnosis and decline from mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease in a new book intended to raise awareness about the disease among the African-American community. Read More »
New research is emphasizing just how much social connectedness affects the physical side of aging, including chronic conditions like obesity and high blood pressure. Read More »
Shall we dance? Activity professionals hail senior communities as ideal venues for bringing the joys and benefits of musical movement back to older adults. Read More »
If strong, active and young people can become dehydrated, imagine how easily older adults can lose fluids if not closely monitored. Do you know the symptoms of dehydration? Read More »
A new study shows the growing array of monitoring devices and applications now available. Will the popularity of such devices make it easier to track your residents' wellness? Read More »
Healthcare professionals must be prepared to provide guidance to older adults and their families as the population ages, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Read More »
