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.
Memories of home
The latest in memory care design gives the look, feel and comfort of home. Read More » Residents not receiving opioids
At least four Brookdale Charleston residents weren’t receiving their prescription medications. Read More » Love in the workplace
Strengthen organizational culture and improve employee morale by showing appreciation for your employees. Read More » Volunteers of America buys into Centrex Rehab
Nonprofit Volunteers of America has become part owner of Centrex Rehab, allowing the company to nearly double in size. Read More » Senior living facility introduces new assisted living model
A Florida provider is introducing an intermediary housing to offer assisted living services while allowing residents to maintain their independence and age in place. Read More » Nursing students in residence
A nursing home in Maine is providing an immersive learning experience for nursing students through a new program that teaches them to live their lessons. Read More » Genesis, Kindred announce clinical partnership
Two of the largest post-acute care providers in the nation will collaborate to improve quality outcomes and care transitions across the continuum. Read More » NH matches residents with Valentine’s admirers
A nursing home is asking community members to be residents’ valentines. Read More » Cognitive decline begins sooner in women, study finds
Age-related cognitive decline may start earlier than previously thought in women, according to new research. Read More » A co-managed approach to hip fractures
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is pairing geriatricians and geriatrics-trained clinicians with orthopedic surgeons to improve outcomes for seniors with hip fractures. Read More » Diabetes deadlier than previous estimates
Researchers have found the proportion of deaths attributable to diabetes is three times higher than estimates based on death certificates. Read More » Eye problems: What patients say vs. what doctors see
Problems in vision records can cause headaches for both clinicians and patients, new study finds. Read More » OnShift releases software to improve LTC employee engagement
The human capital management software company will track employee performance to engage employees, reduce staff turnover and improve quality care. Read More » Domestic dispute unfolds at nursing home
Nursing home staff and law enforcement put training into practice and followed procedures after a man entered the secured facility and threatened violence. Read More » Seniors rally for Women’s March
A group of retirement community residents showed their solidarity by marching around the campus Saturday. Read More » A home for everyone
A first-of-its-kind apartment complex in Cleveland aims to meet the needs of low-income seniors as well as the LGBT community. Read More » The difficulty of going to the doctor
Senior Editor Nicole Stempak explores the problem of care coordination and how to help seniors access needed medical treatment. Read More » Brookdale community writes happy tale
One senior living community is now the forever home for a former resident’s dog. Read More » Tech industry creates a new healthcare reality
A new startup is trying to move the healthcare experience forward beginning by re-examining primary care. 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 » The new look of senior living
A forecast the 2017 senior living design trends, as determined by experts at the third annual Senior Living Design Symposium. Read More » Delirium causes confusion for patients, caregivers
Delirium in long-term care settings is subtle, deadly and more prevalent than caregivers think, according to new findings. Read More » PA providers partner for aging in place
Friends Life Care and SpiriTrust Lutheran will launch a new program to support seniors as they continue to live at home. Read More » Playing piano with Parkinson’s
A man with Parkinson’s disease has started playing piano at the hospital to the delight of patients and surprise of doctors. Read More » Training to spot frailty risk
Researchers trained and observed the ability of a nurse to identify and assess frailty in seniors at geriatric day hospitals. Read More » Two SNF residents died from neglect
State investigations on two resident deaths highlight the importance of proper procedures and intervention documentation. Read More » Playtime revisited
A Minnesota couple, affectionately known as Grandma Rosie and Grandpa Dave, volunteer as foster grandparents at a local Montessori school. Read More » Cooking up nostalgia
Grandma’s cooking brings back fond memories for Senior Editor Nicole Stempak who considers the power—and importance—of food traditions. Read More » 