Resident Care

Gardens benefit those with dementia

Gardens in long-term care settings promote relaxation, stimulate memories, encourage activity and reduce agitation among residents who have dementia, a new study finds. Read More »

Consider art therapy for residents with Parkinson’s disease

People with Parkinson's are more creative than those who don't have the disease, so art-related activities can enable them to fully express themselves and be more socially engaged, according to an author of a new study. Read More »

Senior volunteers wanted for Alzheimer prevention trial

A soon-to-launch five-year study to prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease for high-risk individuals will seek volunteers to join the trial in early 2015. Read More »

Sleep problems may signify Parkinson’s disease

Vivid, violent dreams may be one indication that the neurodegenerative disease is in someone's future, according to new research. Read More »

A step closer to a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease?

Researchers in the United Kingdom believe they are one step closer to developing a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease after identifying a set of 10 proteins in the blood that can predict the onset of the disease. Read More »

Study finds seniors experiencing fewer strokes

Better vascular control, healthy habits and access to improvements in stoke treatment have contributed to a decline in the incidence of stroke and a greater chance of survival. Read More »

New dementia app designed for healthcare providers

Dementia app provides healthcare providers with diagnostic and management information.  Read More »

Exercise: An important 25 minutes in a senior’s day

Engaging in a daily fitness regimen of moderate to vigorous exercise can help seniors maintain a better standard of health, according to a UK study. Read More »

Doctor at a distance

We are expected to be on time for medical appointments but usually end up sitting in the waiting room. Compound that wait with a long round-trip ride and that one appointment can take all day.  Read More »

ICA focuses on changing dementia care delivery

The new International Caregivers Association (ICA) offers techniques, support and training to all caregivers and providers involved with the care of people suffering from dementia care. Read More »

Routine screenings for carotid artery stenosis nixed for healthy adults

Normal, healthy adults can forego screening for carotid artery stenosis, a risk factor for stroke. The procedure may cause more harm than good, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Read More »

Alzheimer’s disease: Researchers release simplified diagnostic criteria

An international team of neurologists has released simplified criteria that it hopes will lead to earlier and more reliable diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Read More »

5 strategies to make dementia care more person-centered

Five strategies can help make dementia care more person-centered so that those who have dementia can lead full lives, according to participants in the second Dementia Thought Leaders Invitational Summit in Washington, D.C. Read More »

Those with Parkinson’s get several benefits from walking: study

Walking may improve motor function, mood, tiredness, fitness and some aspects of thinking abilities in those who have mild to moderate Parkinson's disease, according to new research. Read More »

Insulin pumps better than injections for glucose control: study

Insulin pumps are significantly more effective at controlling blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes whose disease has not responded to multiple daily insulin injections, according to a large new study. Read More »

Nutrition screenings vital to senior health: review

Nutrition screenings should be a mandatory part of the comprehensive geriatric analysis, according to one expert. Read More »

Disappearing washcloths

Everyone knows that washing machines and dryers live on a diet of socks. Long-Term Living resident blogger Kathleen Mears notes that washcloths seem to be the meal of choice of facility laundry equipment. Read More »

Senior driving evaluations stymied by insurance, awareness issues

Insurance coverage and healthcare professional awareness could increase the frequency of senior driving evaluations, leading to improved safety on the roads, researchers say. Read More »

Study: Benefits of type 2 diabetes treatments decline with age

While younger people benefit by improving glycemic control, some older individuals may experience negative side effects, according to new research. Read More »

Inhaled insulin approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an inhaled insulin powder to treat diabetes, but it should not be taken by some people. Read More »

Fingertip tracing device helps stimulate the brain

A fingertip tracing device stimulates the brains of those with cognitive disorders. Read More »

Wound therapy report comments due July 16

The draft of a new report for the federal government details the state of evidence related to the efficacy and safety of negative pressure wound therapy. Read More »

Sleep, brain function linked in another study

Another study confirms the importance of sleep as it relates to cognition in older adults. Just how sleep affects brain function, however, depends on age, according to the researchers. Read More »

Another battle won in the war on tobacco

Smoke-free nursing homes are becoming the norm. Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears shares her opinions on the benefits of a total ban on tobacco products. Read More »

Wound care trends highlighted in report

A new report notes trends driving growth in new products for wound care. Read More »

2014 Buyers Guide reader survey: Resident Care

Long-Term Living's readers reveal trends in clincial concerns, caregiver workflow, infection prevention and staffing. Read More »

Incontinence focus of new CDC report

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics highlights bladder and bowel control issues among nursing home residents and others, as well as how demographics figure into the picture. Read More »

Doctors helpful when it’s time for seniors to stop driving

Physicians can be valuable allies when adult children or others think it’s time for seniors to stop driving, according to a new survey of older adults. Read More »

USPSTF issues abdominal aortic aneurysm advice

Some of your residents should undergo a one-time ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm, advises the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in a just-issued recommendation. Read More »

FDA approves MRSA drug tedizolid

The Food and Drug Administration has approved tedizolid phosphate for the treatment of adult acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Read More »