Nicole Stempak
Nicole was Senior Editor at I Advance Senior Care and Long Term Living Magazine 2015-2017. She has a Journalism degree from Kent State University and is finalizing a master’s degree in Information Architecture and Management. She has extensive studies in the digital user experience and in branding online media. She has worked as an editor and writer for various B2B publications, including Business Finance.
Seniors steal the spotlight
It’s lights, camera, action at one Florida senior living community, the set for the upcoming feature-length comedy “Salted Christmas: One Family, One Day, One Purpose.” Read More » One-on-one with… Ruta Kadonoff, Pioneer Network
Long-Term Living caught up with Ruta Kadonoff minutes after wrapping up her first conference at the helm of Pioneer Network to talk about her plans for the organization and revolutionizing aging. Read More » Seniors help fund employees’ education
A Pennsylvania CCRC’s scholarship program awarded more than $90,000 to help its employees fund their post-high school education. Read More » Brookdale resident found dead on bus
A resident boarded a bus for a weekly ride around town. She was found dead on the bus more than 29 hours later. Read More » How you walk could indicate falls risk
An analysis of embedded sensor data that measured gait speed and stride found that cumulative declines could predict a fall up to three weeks in advances, suggesting opportunities for proactive interventions. Read More » An app to help persons with dementia remember
Twelve-year-old Emma Yang is developing an app that will help families stay in touch with loved ones with dementia. It will also help those with dementia remember who their loved ones are through facial recognition detection. Read More » History of stroke associated with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease
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 » Brookdale makes space for early Alzheimer’s residents
The nation’s largest long-term care provider is expanding the continuum of care to offer a transitional space for residents with mild dementia who need more than assisted living but aren’t ready for memory care. Read More » Shortage of female urologists met with growing need
A recent study has found women prefer to see female urologists, but that can be a challenge because female urologists are a small minority. Read More » CCRC, arts nonprofit partner to bring music to the bedside
A Long Island, New York-based life care retirement community and arts organization have taken music therapy to a higher octave. They’ve partnered to bring one-on-one live musical performances to the bedside of residents receiving palliative care. Read More » Maintaining resident sexual freedom with safety in assisted living
New research has found a majority of assisted living facilities lack formal policies for managing sexual behavior among residents. That means residents rights’ can be restricted by administrators and staff who are weighing concerns on an individual basis. Read More » Seniors concerned about presidential candidates’ plans for Social Security
Likely female voters age 50 and up in battleground states say Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump aren’t talking much about Social Security but that the next president will have to update the program, according to a survey commissioned by AARP. Read More » Warning labels reduced improper medicine crushing
Researchers found that medicine packaging and training classes reduced the number of pill-crushing errors at nursing homes in the Netherlands. Read More » Pill organizers could put seniors at risk
Researchers studied the effectiveness of pill organizers and found seniors who used multi-compartment compliance aids (MCAs) had a higher incidence of falls. Read More » Knotty knitters up to their eyes in wool
A group of seniors at a retirement community have received an influx of donations after making an appeal for wool. Now they need more knitters to keep up. Read More » Reading leads to a longer, more storied life
Researchers found older adults who read more than 3.5 hours a week had a lower mortality rate regardless of background. Read More » Simplifying Rx refills improves medication adherence
Researchers found older adults who received mail-order prescriptions for chronic conditions were more likely to take their medicines when refills were bundled. Read More » Md. healthcare provider sentenced for fraud, patient death
A Maryland healthcare provider who operated a portable X-ray business primarily for seniors has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for insurance fraud that resulted in two known patient deaths. Read More » Study: At CCRCs, CNA wages still dragging behind other caregivers
Certified nurse aides salaries are, on average, increasing but at a slower rate than their salaried co-workers and supervisors, according to the latest Continuing Care and Retirement Community Salary & Benefits Report. Read More » One-on-one with…Chuck Czarnik
Senior Editor Nicole Stempak caught up with Chuck Czarnik, CHDA to talk about how Brookdale Senior Living is using data to improve patient outcomes and operations. Read More » Patients must be notified of hospital ‘observation status’
The Notice Act, which went into effect Saturday, would requires hospitals to notify patients of their outpatient status to warn them of potential out-of-pocket hospital expenses and impact on possible nursing home stays funded by Medicare. Read More » Teaching family how to be caregivers
The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative is offering workshops to teach family caregivers how to care of an older adult and communicate with healthcare providers. Read More » Ruta Kadonoff: Culture change and a side of bacon
Ruta Kadonoff, the newly-appointed executive director of Pioneer Network, opens the organization's 2016 conference by reflecting on what she's learned from past pioneers, and how together, we can change the culture of aging. Read More » AL placement company exands C-suite to match demand
Hand in Hand Elder Care is bringing in back up to help with growing referrals as company expands senior living placement offerings. Read More » The 10 best U.S. cities for seniors
SeniorAdvice.com, a free senior living search engine that helps seniors finding housing options, created an algorithm to rank the best large cities for seniors. Read More » Van Dyk Health Care expands primary care services
The New Jersey-based provider hired its first nurse practitioner to help patients stay healthy and in their own home. Read More » A birthday celebration
North Carolina’s oldest living resident inspired Long-Term Living’s newest editor to go out and celebrate their shared birthday. Read More » Not enough adults exercise
Most adults know the benefits of exercise, but only 56 percent engage in some form of physical activity. Still fewer get the recommended amount. Being a couch potato is not only bad for your waistline and heart. It’s bad for the brain, too. Read More » HCR ManorCare launches lewy body dementia pilot program
Long-term care owner and operator HCR ManorCare has partnered with the Lewy Body Dementia Association to offer support and education on Lewy body dementia. Read More » 