Memory care

Can Alzheimer’s be fought with antibodies?

Despite some setbacks, researchers at the Mayo Clinic are not giving up on the idea of using antibodies to clean out excess proteins before they can build up in the brain. Read More »

Integrace opens dementia day/night programs

The service is the Baltimore region’s first day/night program providing specialized care, meals and programming for those with dementia. Read More »

Top 10 dementia care rules for nursing homes

How well does your facility comply with the State Operations Manual's new rules concerning dementia care? Read More »

CarePatrol top senior placement franchise in nation

CarePatrol Franchise System has been natmed the No. 1 senior placement franchise in the nation for the seventh consecutive year. CarePatrol helps families find assisted living, independent living, memory care and nursing homes.  Read More »

Statins may lower dementia risk

A new study has found commonly-prescribed statins may lower cholesterol and lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Dental company helps residents smile

HyLife LLC has started an oral health program to help maintain dependent adults’ oral health in long-term care facilities. Read More »

Story of my life

Taking a deeper, much more extensive look at a resident's life history is becoming a key part of progressive care plans, especially for those with dementia. Read More »

Long-Term Living is now I Advance Senior Care!

Happy 2017! Our new name is now in place: Long-Term Living is now I Advance Senior Care! Read More »

Change in dementia care begins with caring for family

A recent article in the AMA Journal of Ethics emphasizes the ethical obligation of clinicians to reach out to loved ones of residents with dementia.  Read More »

Aide fired for slapping resident with dementia

A memory care aide has been fired and charged with assault and disorderly conduct for slapping a resident who wandered out of bed during the night. Read More »

Antipsychotics increase mortality risk among people with dementia

Researchers found another reason for trying nonpharmacological interventions to calm agitated people with dementia.  Read More »

AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly partner for dementia drug

Big pharma teams up to test a new drug that could slow progress of Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Dressing residents with dignity

A New York woman has started a collection to help area residents get new or gently used clothes, a simple gesture that reminds us dressing is more than a matter of appearances. Read More »

MIND your diet

Can your diet delay the onset of dementia? Researchers are finding that what you eat can be a key part of a brain-healthy lifestyle. Read More »

CMS offers compliance guidelines to HCBS settings on wandering

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released compliance guideline fact sheet for home- and community-based providers who care for people who exhibit wandering or exit-seeking. Read More »

A year of memory care

Long-Term Living editors take stock of a year filled with advancements, setbacks and kittens in memory care news.  Read More »

Remembering Christmas traditions

The holiday season is filled with memories, which can be an entryway to connect with people with dementia. Read More »

Untangling Alzheimer’s research

Why is dementia research so challenging? Editors from the journal of the Alzheimer’s Association explain how far the research community has come—and how far it still has to go. Read More »

Santa forgets Christmas in new Alzheimer’s ad

The make believe story of how Santa forgets Christmas is part of a new ad campaign to highlight the magic--and importance--of dementia research this holiday season.  Read More »

Leaders of Tomorrow

Leaders of Tomorrow would like to recognize professionals—especially those early in their careers—who already are making a difference on ... Read More »

What residents with Alzheimer’s really want for the holidays

How do you visit and converse with someone who doesn’t quite recall who you are? Here are 12 tips for encouraging healthy, happy holiday visits for those who have dementia. Read More »

Hope for Alzheimer’s research

Senior Editor Nicole Stempak is optimistic about drug treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease despite Eli Lilly’s solanezumab Phase 3 clinical drug trial failure.  Read More »

Eli Lilly raises white flag on dementia drug trial

Plenty of hopes had been pinned on the experimental drug, but its disappointing trial results may lead the scientific community to rethink the approach to Alzheimer’s disease treatments. Read More »

Making friends is child’s play

An Australian kindergarten has arranged play dates for children and residents at a nearby nursing home, many of whom have dementia. Read More »

Detecting dementia in the blink of an eye

Is there a way to detect oncoming dementia at an earlier stage? Researchers at the University of Texas think the eyes have it. Read More »

Dementia leading cause of death in United Kingdom

Deaths attributed to memory loss continue to increase, representing 11.6 percent of all recorded deaths in 2015 in the United Kingdom, surpassing heart disease.  Read More »

Dementia and kittens

An Arizona memory care facility and animal shelter have partnered to care for orphaned kittens. And yes, there are photos.  Read More »

A Place For Mom joins effort to promote veterans’ LTC resources

A Place For Mom is partnering with a veterans resource organization to spread the word about the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension, which can help pay the costs for assistance for those who qualify. Read More »

25% of seniors don’t talk about end-of-life care, says UC study

Nobody like to talk about death. But not talking about it now could diminish your chances of having your end-of-life wishes known later, notes a study in JAMA. Read More »

Atria Senior Living inspires curiosity through journaling

Need a good read? This senior living chain thinks the most interesting story this year just might be your own. Read More »