An emergency room physician with a lifelong passion for ice cream was inspired by his patients to concoct a tasty and nutritious frozen dessert. Read More »
Frailty is not an inevitable consequence of aging. For some older Americans, however, weight loss can contribute to dependence on mobility devices and more assistance with ADLs. 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 »
People over 65 have seen a lot in their lifetimes. Maintaining eye health will ensure that they continue to enjoy the people, the places and the world that offers so much to see. Read More »
Keeping the bedsores at bay is about much more than body-turning protocols. Helping residents and their families understand the importance of skin health can make fighting unnecessary skin breakdown a group effort. Read More »
Senior living communities are planning intergenerational activities for Sept. 7 in honor of grandparents, and organizations are using the observance to try to prevent dangers related to medications and financial fraud. Read More »
Prescribing medication is an art form requiring the physician to weigh the delicate balance between a medication’s benefits and potential risks. Read More »
A six-city effort has resulted in charges against 90 people for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving what the government says is approximately $260 million in false billings. Read More »
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic recently announced the development and launch of an online risk calculator for colorectal cancer that... Read More »
If you’re going to make a health-related resolution, why not make one (or more) that will increase the odds that you will live to a healthy old age? These habits could add up to 12 years to your life, according to the person who shared them. Read More »
What promotes brain health? Religion surely does, in ways direct and indirect, subtle and mysterious; religion alters brain activity among the elderly, it affects emotions and changes behavior. Early scientific research findings inspire awe, raise spiritual questions and offer practical advice. Read More »
Senior living designers have yet to recognize that boomers entering communities will demand the same resources in senior living just as they have upped the ante by demanding restaurant style dining, fitness centers, spas and coffee shops. Read More »
Age alone is not the only contributing factor to pressure ulcer development. It is also about the inconveniences of old age such as impaired mobility, poor nutrition, changes in mental status or chronic diseases. High blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes affect blood flow to organs including the skin, increasing the risk of pressure ulcers. Read More »
New study shows that elderly people with higher levels of some vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids had better cognitive performance, while poor diets produced the opposite result. Read More »
Years ago I was fitted for inside-the-shoe ankle-foot orthoses (leg braces) for both legs. Wearing support hose, the AFOs and my leather shoes for Read More »
For all the strife that was the Summer of 2011-what with its shameful debt deal-or-default fervor, or that punctuating 11.1 percent Medicare Read More »
It's dinnertime and residents are being seated at impeccably dressed tables. Tonight's dinner is nutritionally well-balanced, colorful, and Read More »
At a glance… Open and ongoing conversations among residents and caregivers concerning the medications they are prescribed and for what purpose will Read More »
Cambridge, Mass.-Despite it sounding like science fiction, a nutritional elixir of the future may one day help restrain the onset of Alzheimer's. Read More »
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) and the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) have collaborated to develop international Read More »
SNO winner in ‘Product Making a Difference’ contest The votes have been counted and of the top 10 nominations from readers in our Product Making a Read More »
In order to understand how to design for the boomer generation we must first understand the generational difference between the people currently in Read More »
An 86-year-old resident comes back from the hospital with a diagnosis of celiac disease. A family is looking for a facility that can assure safe Read More »
Passenger Van DaimlerChrysler offers the Dodge Sprinter Passenger Van to provide residents with comfort and overall safety and security features. Read More »
Dining Chair With its sleek, contemporary design, the Noble seating collection fits well in today's modern healthcare environments. Combining these Read More »
Adjustable Tables Space Tables, featuring adjustable bases, provide comfort for your residents and safety for your staff. The bases have a six-inch Read More »
Bariatric Wheelchair Cushion The Tempur Med® Bariatric Wheelchair Cushion provides comfort, support, and pressure management for the bariatric Read More »
Walk-In Bathtubs The universal design of Safety Tubs® allows those experiencing age and mobility challenges to enjoy safe, luxurious soaks and Read More »
