Resident Care

Leg strength associated with brain health in older women

Researchers found older women with strong legs had better cognition, suggesting leg power can be used to predict cognitive ageing in women.  Read More »

Person-centered care benchmarking survey under way

The LTC industry needs YOU! Be sure to contribute to this new national benchmarking survey on the current state of person-centered care delivery in long-term care. Read More »

Brain fitness program improved cognition and brain size

A multidisciplinary study of seniors with mild cognitive impairment not caused by Alzheimer’s disease was found to improve cognition and reverse hippocampal atrophy through a 12-week program. Read More »

Two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease cases attributed to 9 risk factors

A comprehensive review of past Alzheimer's disease research identifies nine strong risk factors. Some of those risks are modifiable, suggesting preventative treatments could reduce disease onset. Read More »

Repurposing an old tool to yield new insights about quality of care

The National Core Indicators – Aging and Disabilities (NCI-AD) assessment tool has been adapted to measure quality for millions of seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Read More »

Music meets physical therapy

Music may soothe the soul, but a New York nursing home shows that combining music with physical therapy is very good for the body and the cognitively declining mind, too. Read More »

Next year’s calendar girls (and guys) revealed

A Virginia retirement community poses to the tune of classic hits to highlight its clubs and activities while raising money for residents experiencing financial difficulty. Read More »

Steroid shots don’t protect joints in knee osteoarthritis

Steroids may help reduce inflammation, but don’t seem to help protect arthritic knees against structural damage, a new study says. Read More »

Seniors with dementia who visit ER fare worse than those without dementia

A new study finds older adults with dementia are frequent emergency department visitors, have greater comorbidity, higher hospital admittance rates, higher emergency return rate, higher mortality rate after an ED visit and incur higher charges than people without dementia. Read More »

University of South Carolina establishes aging institute

The University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health received a $7 million endowment to focus on health concerns for young children and older adults. Read More »

Finding peace and contentment: A SNF resident’s view

What helps long-term residents find fulfilling, content lives? A 15-year resident of a New York skilled nursing facility shares his view on how residents can fight depression and strive for a healthy state of mind. Read More »

Cancer drug may help treat advanced Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia

An FDA-approved drug for leukemia improved cognition, motor skills and non-motor function in patients with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia in a small phase 1 clinical trial. The drug, nilotinib, led to statistically significant changes in toxic proteins linked to disease progression. Read More »

Online video training for senior caregivers

A San Antonio, Texas, company is seeing its senior caregiver tools getting national play. Read More »

Fla. launches assisted living ranking tool

The state’s consumers will now have easy access to data on penalties and citations as well as quality excellence rankings. Read More »

Women with Alzheimer’s disease saw no cognitive benefit taking raloxifene

Researchers found raloxifene did not improve cognition for women with late-onset mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The selective estrogen receptor modulator has been reported to improve verbal memory in older women without dementia. Read More »

Study to test whether HRMS improves patient outcomes

Eventa and American Green Technology partner to measure how effective the Health Risk Management System (HRMS) is at improving outcomes for ventilator patients. Read More »

Planning for a new power chair

When it's time for new wheels, planning and communication are crucial for residents, provider and equipment vendors, says resident blogger Kathleen Mears. Read More »

Tracking Alzheimer’s-associated protein tangles spread through the brain

New research tracks how a rare version of the tau protein moves from neuron to neuron as the disease progresses through the brain. Read More »

Unidine gives memory care patients nutritious, delicious and bite-sized food to chew on

The company announces a 2016 launch for new line of cuisine prepared specifically for memory care residents. Read More »

Briggs, LG partner to improve patient assessment automation

Briggs Healthcare and LG CNS Company have partnered to facilitate compliance and create efficiencies for clinical teams. Read More »

Study: Extended use of Alzheimer’s drug could delay move to nursing home

Extending the use of Alzheimer's drug donepezil has been found to reduce a person's likelihood of moving into a nursing home. Read More »

Widow says Robin Williams lived with Lewy Body Dementia

More than a year after his suicide, Robin Williams' widow opens up about the actor's struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Read More »

Like sitting on a cloud

Over-the-road truckers and especially people with disabilities understand how extended sitting can have a negative impact on their “bottom” lines. Read More »

Lower cholesterol levels, lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Study finds relationship between gene variation and increased risk factor for cognitive decline, particularly among people with high cholesterol and heart disease. Read More »

Online connectivity connected to seniors’ well-being

Helping older adults use technology to connect with others may improve their quality of life, survey finds. Read More »

New video training solution designed to improve cognitive abilities

The Functional Brain Trainer is the first adaptive motion-interaction brain training platform. Read More »

Dementia healthcare costs greater than any other disease

Healthcare costs associated with dementia are 57 percent greater than costs associated with any other disease, including cancer. Read More »

Portable ventilator technology: Relief for COPD?

Portable ventilators can improve respiratory health for those with chronic COPD and reduce their need for acute healthcare services, one study notes. Read More »

Guide helps nursing home residents, their families talk about hospitalization

Florida Atlantic University has created an evidence-based decision guide to educate nursing home residents and their loved ones available treatment options ahead of an emergency. Read More »

Does for-profit status make a difference between life and death in long-term care?

Researchers found publicly funded for-profit nursing home facilities in Canada have significantly higher rates of both mortality and hospital admissions. Read More »