Memory care
Alcohol Abuse Among Seniors
Older adults have some of the highest rates of alcoholism, and these rates are on the rise. If you find any of your residents appear to be showing signs of an alcohol problem, it may be time to intervene. Read More »
Handling the Finances for a Senior with Dementia
For family and caregivers, handling someone else’s finances can be a difficult task, particularly when that individual is afflicted with dementia. Read More »
Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Music can reach people in ways other therapies cannot.
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Virtual Reality and Reminiscence Therapy
New technology can make remembering a more enjoyable experience for people with dementia. Read More »
Mourning before death
Families may be grieving how cognition or illness have diminished the capacity of a loved one, stirring up emotions that aren’t usually acknowledged until after death. Caregivers have an opportunity to ease the anticipatory loss or long goodbye to help families acknowledge their feelings, seek support and connect with one another before it’s too late.
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The benefits of cognitive therapy
Cognitive therapy offers caregivers a tool to determine an individual’s cognitive and functional level, which can offer specific therapy recommendations that can keep the person active, social and involved.
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Synching memories through sleep
New research has found making memories may be tied to the synchronization of brain waves and that age and dementia can slow those rhythms down.
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Pet therapy is for the birds
Senior living providers are learning a bird in the hand is worth a lot to seniors who suffer from loneliness.
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The geography of dementia rates
The dementia rates in rural areas have dropped faster than rates in urban areas, but the reason might be surprising, notes a study from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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Editors’ pick: Top 10 memory care stories for 2017
Memory care was top of mind for all provider sectors this year. The introduction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ dementia-focused surveys, updates to the RAI Manual and definition changes in the state SOMs gave providers many reasons to improve their quality of care for residents with cognitive decline.
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