Twenty years ago, Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears decided that because of her disability and need for additional care, it was time to consider long-term care. She shares her reason for choosing skilled nursing. Read More »
New drug-extraction techniques have turned the spotlight back on how CBD can help to treat those with neurological tremor disorders like Parkinson’s—and the new interest in a “transformed” version of medical marijuana. Read More »
As more seniors age in place, the assisted living model undergoes a substantial redesign to meet the needs of the coming Baby Boomer generation and the increasing need for memory care. Read More »
Nursing homes participating in a new initiative may gain competitive advantages, organizers say. In the process, they could collect data helpful in establishing uniform national standards and evidence-based best practices. Read More »
Foreign-born nurses answering an Internet recruitment ad were lured to the United States on the promise of university-level positions. When the nurses arrived, they found no job and no university. Read More »
Residents with dementia face another challenge in the area of sexuality. Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears reviews and comments on a recent news item. Read More »
How does your garden grow? We've joined our sister publications to introduce a new competition for landscape projects in senior living communities, behavioral health and acute care. Read More »
Device improvements as well as changes in government incentives, nursing staffing levels and the size of the senior population will lead to greater adoption of telemedicine in long-term care, but reimbursement remains a challenge for now. Read More »
Massachusetts regulators work to close a loophole that allows senior care sites to advertise dementia services even though staff might have no dementia-specific training. Read More »
New research identifying nine risk factors for early-onset dementia ultimately could lead to treatments to prevent development of the condition. Read More »
Carol Collins and the other athletes who participated in the National Senior Games are inspiring. Unfortunately, they are in the minority of older Americans when it comes to exercising. How can we get others to be more like them? Read More »
There comes a time when deciding whether to remain at home becomes a needs-based decision. Kathy Mears tells about a couple trying to cope with not only disease, but disability issues. Read More »
One study finds that regularly drinking hot chocolate may improve memory and thinking, while other research ties higher blood glucose levels to higher dementia risk. So should you encourage seniors to start sipping or wait for more research? Read More »
New research reveals how nursing homes can improve their scores on satisfaction surveys of residents and families. The findings could take on added significance as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services considers moves that could affect the way SNFs are reimbursed. Read More »
Researchers try to pinpoint another possible connection between Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases as one study’s results seem to refute one idea. Read More »
Farzad Mostashari, head of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) for the past four years, has announced his resignation. Read More »
Elder abuse can take many forms. A network talk show recently covered the subject in an effort to educate and inform the public of the need for vigilance and oversight. Read More »
Unfamiliar surroundings, people and activities can induce homesickness in seniors who have not successfully transitioned from home to a new care environment. Read More »
Updated 3:30 p.m. Last night’s PBS documentary on assisted living has enraged many, both because of what it revealed and what it didn’t reveal. Read More »
International study focuses on whether a commonly prescribed medication can be repurposed to provide additional health benefits as people age. Read More »
Steady hands and sharp eyes help two senior athletes score big at the National Senior Games’ archery competition, bringing home Gold and Bronze medals in their age groups. Read More »
Appropriate care for many conditions that affect long-term care residents not only can reduce avoidable hospitalizations, but save healthcare dollars as well. Read More »
After undergoing an operation under general anesthesia, seniors may suffer side effects affecting their cognitive abilities, according to a recent study. Read More »
One person’s bad day can create a bad day for everyone around. How an out-of-sorts aide caused her resident and her suitemates to be inconvenienced. Read More »
