Memory care

Antipsychotic drug use decrease higher than expected

Use of antipsychotic medications in long-stay nursing home residents has experienced a greater-than-expected decrease, according to new data. Read More »

Report suggests ways to increase cognitive assessments during Medicare annual wellness visits

The odds of your residents undergoing a cognitive assessment as part of a Medicare annual wellness visit may increase given a new report from a Gerontological Society of America workgroup. Read More »

Habilitation approach to dementia care focuses on remaining abilities

Focusing on helping those with advanced dementia use the skills and abilities they still possess is the primary goal of habilitation therapy. The approach, how it differs from rehabilitation, and training for it were detailed in a recent meeting convened by CMS. Read More »

Making a connection in dementia care

A person with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lives in the moment. Sharing that moment with him or her creates a bond that can bring moments of joy. Read More »

AMDA suggests White House Conference on Aging topics

AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine has recommended sub-topics within three of the four previously identified areas of focus for the White House Conference on Aging. Read More »

One-on-one with…Gary Glazner

People with Alzheimer's or other dementias have found a champion in Gary Glazner, founder and executive director of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project. Blending poetry with the arts in an innovative program provides a pathway to the hearts and souls of people with memory loss. Read More »

Hypothermia claims life of elderly Ohio woman

On Monday morning, a snow plow driver spotted the body of an elderly woman in the driveway of a Sagamore Hills, Ohio, assisted living facility. Read More »

A good egg can keep a resident’s sunny side up

Meals are the best part of the day for most residents, and breakfast is the most important meal. Cutting back on quality might be economical, but your residents can taste the difference. Read More »

Jewish Home Lifecare gets $500K for dementia respite pilot, outpatient rehab programs

Jewish Home Lifecare has received $500,000 in grants to fund programs for outpatient rehab services and overnight stays for those with dementia. Read More »

6 challenges facing those serving seniors in 2015

In this multi-part series, Long-Term Living takes a look at six challenges facing those who serve older adults in the new year. Read More »

How to protect residents from scams

Con artists never take a holiday, and their favorite targets are seniors. What should your organization be doing year-round to educate residents on being "savvy shoppers and donators" and to help protect them from becoming victims of telemarketing scams and financial fraud? Read More »

Balance may indicate stroke, dementia risk in elderly

Over 65? How well you can balance on one leg may be an indicator of brain health and the risk of deep brain stroke or dementia, according to a study. Read More »

It is the thought that counts

Even residents in nursing homes feel the joy in giving as well as receiving. Simple heartfelt gifts are the ones that will be remembered—and treasured—throughout the years. Read More »

Gallup survey: Nurses outrank all professions on honesty and ethics

Who do Americans trust most? You might—or might not—be surprised by the findings of a recently released public opinion poll. Read More »

2015 Business Outlook: Technology

Part six of our series on challenges facing those serving older adults looks at technology trends that are increasing connectivity, easing the delivery of person-centered care and preserving resident dignity. Read More »

2015 Business Outlook: Professionalism

Part five of our series on challenges facing those serving older adults examines ways in which providers are authenticating their professionalism to help them communicate quality and differentiate themselves among those seeking services. Read More »

2015 Business Outlook: Quality

The third installment of our multi-part series on challenges facing those serving older adults looks at governmental and other efforts to improve quality. Read More »

Ohio CCRC takes $23.3M in bonds

Friendship Village of Dublin will use the funds to continue to pursue various projects included in its master plan over the next five years, according to specialty investment bank Ziegler, which closed on the issue. Read More »

5 tips for happy holiday visits

Caregivers and nursing homes can help families have happier holiday visits by doing a few things in advance. Here are five tips to avoid “visit crises” and make everything easier for residents and their visiting families during the holidays. Read More »

Camera catches nurse slapping resident

Elderly Americans have a new ally in preventing abuse by family, staff, home caregivers or other residents--the surveillance camera. A recent alleged case of abuse in New York was captured on camera. Read More »

Antipsychotic drug reduction efforts need more consumer involvement, coalition says

The Long Term Care Community Coalition encourages CMS to include more consumers in its “provider calls” related to dementia care in nursing homes, citing a recent survey that supports this recommendation. Read More »

Incoming ALFA chief’s priorities include fortifying ties, implementing agenda

James Balda tells Long-Term Living that strengthening relationships with state chapters and affiliates and implementing an ambitious agenda will be his priorities when he assumes his new role Jan. 15. Read More »

Early-onset Alzheimer’s target of drug being tested

A trial of a drug to fight early-onset Alzheimer's disease, expected to include 1,500 participants in 15 countries, has enrolled its first participant. Read More »

Winter depression in the elderly can be SAD

In long-term care, residents can experience symptoms of seasonal depression, which might go unrecognized unless caregivers and families keep a watchful eye. Read More »

Elder abuse victims to benefit from PA task force recommendations

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will consider an Elder Law Task Force report as a guide to protect the state's older adults from abuse and neglect. Read More »

Aging research to receive $23M in funding from NIA

Two centers and 11 projects studying ways to improve cognition, decision-making, mobility and the independence of older people are expected to receive more than $23 million in funding over five years from the National Institute on Aging. Read More »

ALFA plans big changes

The interim CEO of the Assisted Living Federation of America outlines an ambitious agenda in an exclusive interview with Long-Term Living. Read More »

Memory care, mental health programs receive grants

Four programs addressing dementia care or mental health needs in affordable housing have received grants from LeadingAge and the NewCourtland Foundation. Read More »

A day in Holly’s world

Residents can empathize with fellow residents' challenges even as they strive to cope with and overcome their own physical, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Read More »

‘Car Talk’ co-host dies from complications of Alzheimer’s

Tom Magliozzi died this morning from complications of Alzheimer's disease, according to NPR. He was 77. Read More »