Assisted living

Robotic pets are beneficial to people with dementia

They don’t shed. make you sneeze or scratch, but robotic pets provide ongoing benefits to individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Read More »

P&G’s Spic and Span wins IEHA’s first seal of approval for assisted living

IEHA, a professional organization for directors of housekeeping and facility operations, launched the seal of approval program to help long-term care communities choose products based on hand-on testing. Read More »

Reexamine elopement risk assessments

Your answers to five questions may reveal that your program is missing key risk factors in keeping your residents safe from wandering. Read More »

A facility in flux

Nothing is as sure as change, especially when it comes to staffing in a long-term care facility. And residents do notice the change. Read More »

Parkinson’s research: Summer Student Fellowships announced

The Parkinson's Disease Foundation and the American Parkinson's Disease Association announce new fellowships that provide opportunities for medical students to participate in Parkinson’s research. Read More »

Resident engagement across the globe

An activity professional in the United Kingdom travels to the United States and Australia to share ideas on resident engagement. Read More »

Blue light benefits people with Alzheimer’s disease

Low flat lighting in nursing homes and assisted living communities reduces the brain’s ability to process light in people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Snoring, sleep apnea linked to symptoms of diabetes

Sleeping disorders become more common as people age with many older adults exhibiting the symptoms of diabetes, study finds. Read More »

When strange things happen

Trying to make a resident room seem homelike is a challenge, especially if there are no places to display favorite items and treasures. Read More »

The case for carotenoids

Every child is told to eat their carrots and green, leafy vegetables because they are good for your eyes. Guess what? New study agrees. Read More »

Former assisted living CEO ordered to pay $4.2M in occupancy fraud case

Former Assisted Living Concepts CEO Laurie Bebo was convicted of multiple violations of securities laws. Read More »

Family to sue Illinois nursing home over morphine incident

An incident involving six residents rushed to the hospital resulted in one death. Family accuses the facility and a nurse of negligence. Read More »

New online Alzheimer’s course for direct care staff

The National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care (NCBAC) is an allied healthcare board certification organization for professional caregivers who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Read More »

Sabra REIT acquires nine senior living facilities for $84.7M

Five facilities are memory care facilities in Illinois and assisted living units in Washington and Oregon. Read More »

Germ Warfare: Reduce antibiotic misuse

Antibiotic misuse is a growing problem in skilled nursing settings. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention have issued new recommendations to improve infection prevention programs. Read More »

Achy afternoons

As we age, our bodies send signals that it wants to rest and regroup. For some residents, however, comfort involves more than putting one’s feet up or taking a nap. Read More »

ALFA launches advocacy fund to support state-level issues

ALFA starts a fundraising campaign to support advocacy and engagement at state chapters. Read More »

Protecting patients with diabetes

A simple task such as diabetes testing can open the doors to infection in a long-term care facility if not handled judiciously. Read More »

Health Care REIT become Welltower

Toledo-based Health Care REIT rebrands itself to reflect its evolving mission and synchronize with changing business models. Name change becomes official on September 30. Read More »

Celebrate National Gerontological Nursing Week

Hats off to these compassionate nursing professionals who care for our nation’s elders.  It’s time to recognize and appreciate the selfless work they do. Read More »

Census: Senior women have higher poverty rate than men

The United States Census Income and Poverty report found 14.7 percent of women over at 75 are living in poverty. Read More »

Indiana nursing home CEO fired

American Senior Communities fired CEO James G. Burkhart following an FBI raid of his residence and company headquarters. Federal officials declined to discuss the investigation.  Read More »

A malfunctioning power chair and the loss of independence

A power chair represents freedom to someone with a disability. But if the mechanism fails, losing that mobility can be frustrating. Read More »

FBI raids Indiana nursing home CEO

Federal authorities investigate the CEO's home for one of Indiana's largest nursing home management companies. Read More »

CDC releases guidance to help nursing homes combat antibiotic-resistant infections

CDC data indicates that up to 75 percent of antibiotics prescribed in nursing homes are given incorrectly. This new tool encourages antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes. Read More »

Griffin-American REIT acquires Trilogy Health for $1.12B

Griffin-American Healthcare REIT acquired Trilogy Investors LLC, the parent company of Trilogy Health Services LLC. Read More »

Residents, caregivers celebrate National Assisted Living Week

Activities are underway to recognize comprehensive, person-centered care. Read More »

Aide training days

Nothing beats on-the-job experience. A resident, especially one with physical challenges, can teach a new CNA valuable lessons in providing care. Read More »

Seniors and teens: Multigenerational meetups matter

Finding enriching activities to keep seniors engaged might be easier than you think--just involve the teens. Researchers say it’ll be healthy for everyone. Read More »

Goldman Sachs names Brookdale a potential health care acquisition

Brookdale’s recent acquisitions make it potentially desirable acquisition, according to report. Read More »