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.
Play a mobile game to advance Alzheimer’s research
The new mobile game Sea Hero Quest asks players to help a grown son recover his father’s memories lost to Alzheimer’s disease. Data collected from the game will help scientists study spatial navigation. Read More » PointRight names new president and CEO
Newly appointed president and CEO Steven Scott will be tasked with scaling predictive data analytics company PointRight for growth in both the payer and provider markets of long-term post-acute care. Read More » Common heart medication could be effective Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers found mice taking the antiplatelet agent clopidogrel saw a decrease in plaque buildup in blood vessels and in deep structures of the brain, suggesting a possible new drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Read More » Turn up the sound, turn down the depression
Say what? Seniors who use hearing aids or received cochlear implants to improve their hearing may also reduce their risk of developing depression. Read More » An antibiotic that’s easier on the gut microbiome
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists are working to develop a pathogen-specific antibiotic to be less disruptive to the gut microbiome than broad-spectrum antibiotics. Read More » Couples become more similar as they age
New research suggests people who have been in relationships for decades are more likely to age to become more like each other mentally, physically and emotionally. That means doctors need to monitor the health of their patient--and their patient’s partner. Read More » A $10M investment in memory loss treatments
Two foundations have partnered to advance drug discovery, clinical trials and drug repurposing for effective treatment of frontotemporal degeneration and other neurodegenerative diseases. Read More » Maria Shriver hosts exercise fundraiser for Alzheimer’s
Maria Shriver has launched a new initiative, the MOVE FOR MINDS experience, to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s research while also promoting a healthy lifestyle, which has been shown to improve brain health. Read More » New overtime rules come with hefty price tag
The long-term care industry may be hard hit by the Department of Labor’s new Overtime Exemption Rule, which will make certain workers who earn less than $48,000 a year eligible for overtime pay. Read More » A legislative roundup of LTC in Hawaii
Hawaii state lawmakers reviewed several proposals before their legislative session ended, including some related to the oversight and inspection of long-term care facilities. Read More » Recruiting fresh talent requires fresh thinking
The long-term care industry is facing a workforce shortage. This Kentucky high school might be on to a solution, writes Senior Editor Nicole Stempak. Read More » Seniors and teens etch conversations about life in art
Independent living technologies manufacturer Tunstall Americas commissioned intergenerational art project to get people talking about life. Read More » LTPAC exec services and software companies partner
Pathway Health and Prime Care Technologies will help long-term post-acute care providers capture data and use business intelligence to improve enterprise performance. Read More » Brookdale exec VP to step down
Glenn Maul will step down as executive vice president and chief people of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. by July 15. Read More » Blue Wolf Capital acquires National Home Health Care
New York-based private equity firm Blue Wolf Capital acquires the National Home Health Care Corporation (NHHC) for a sum of $65 million. Read More » A twist on senior prom
Residents from Gladeview Rehabilitation and Health Care Center enjoyed the annual senior prom, the closing event of National Nursing Home Week. Read More » Age not a good indicator of health, study finds
Researchers found well-being, sensory function, mobility and mental health are better measures of health for older adults than their chronological age. Read More » Stroke prognosis depends on doctor
A news survey found doctors vary in their prognosis and recommendations for people who suffer intracerebral hemorrhaging. Read More » Working on dreaming
Senior Editor Nicole Stempak reflects on lessons learned from Argentum’s annual Senior Living Executive conference. Read More » HHS offers protection against sexual orientation discrimination through ACA
The Department of Health and Human Services has implemented regulations to protect the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community on the basis of gender identity and sex stereotyping in healthcare and insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Read More » Assisted living from an international perspective
Conferences are always a source for inspiration for what's to come. Long-Term Living spoke with two attendees who came from Chile to attend the Argentum Senior Living Executive conference and learn how to improve long-term care. Read More » 10 ways to serve a diverse population
Diversity is more than a buzzword or a fad. It's a movement to be more accepting and inclusive. In order to serve a diverse population, members must first be treated as individuals. Read More » Hospice experience inspires woman to become a hospice nurse
A woman decides to become a hospice nurse based on her personal experience with hospice care for her teenage son. Read More » Pen pal program pairs CCRC with elementary school
Children met their senior pen pals after months of getting to know each other the old-fashioned way: through letters. Read More » Buzzfeed gets serious about Alzheimer’s disease
Click all the crying emoji and GIFs for this serious Buzzfeed production about loving someone with Alzheimer’s disease. The film is a departure from the company’s addicting quizzes, life hacks and lighthearted videos. Read More » Brookdale wants nurses
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. launches a tuition assistance program for newly-hired nurses that would reimburse up to $7,000 for two years of service. The goal is to grow and retain workforce talent amid a projected nursing shortfall and increasing senior population. Read More » Straighten up for posture awareness month
May has been designated a time for doctors, therapists and trainers to talk about the negative health consequences of poor posture, including what hunching over a smartphone or computer can do to the back muscles. Read More » Sunrise Senior Living donates $75k to Alzheimer’s Association
Sunrise Senior Living will make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association's Brain Ball in honor of national honoree Thomas J. DeRosa, CEO of Welltower, Inc. Read More » MedOptions acquires Vericare
The acquisition creates a national provider of behavioral health services to long-term care facilities. Read More » 