Is it time to add foreign language classes to your activities schedule? Acquiring a second language, even in adulthood, may slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to new research. Read More »
The reimbursement and information generated by the MDS is integral to a facility's financial health, quality care and outcomes. MDS coordinators need to connect with middle and upper management. Read More »
Dedication and innovation were recognized when the Assisted Living Federation of America bestowed awards on individuals and organizations at its annual conference. Read More »
Two speakers at the Assisted Living Federation of America annual conference discussed ideal components of dementia training programs and also reviewed initiatives implemented or under consideration in various states across the country. Read More »
Students can learn a lot about aging by walking (or riding) in a residents’ shoes. Conversations with seniors can open doors of understanding and communication. Read More »
Long-term care communities are moving away from using memory boxes as cuing tools for residents, experts say. Thankfully, they add, less expensive and more effective options exist. Read More »
Congratulations to Long-Term Living 2014 Leaders of Tomorrow honoree Bernadette Ledesma, MPH, LNHA. Administrator, advocate and educator she is instrumental in ensuring top-down quality care for Hawaii’s seniors. Read More »
Long-Term Living 2014 Leaders of Tomorrow honoree Anna Ortigara, MSN, is bringing her 35-plus years of experience as a nurse and a culture change expert in long-term care, as well as her work with The Green House Project, to a range of service providers through her duties as an organizational change consultant for PHI Coaching and Consulting Services and work with the Pioneer Network. Read More »
Elder abuse happens more often than people like to admit. Whatever form the abuse takes—whether it’s physical, mental or financial—the costs are too high. Read More »
Forget the fictitious fountain of youth. Environments for Aging Conference opening keynote speaker Nick Buettner explores what it really takes to live the longest, healthiest life possible. Read More »
Some people hear every sound, while the sound others hear are muted or distorted by competing noise. Unwanted noise and volume can create an audiologic assault and distraction. Read More »
Functional programming is an ideal planning approach to use if your community wishes to make design changes as part of an operational move to a more person-centered approach to resident living, say speakers at the Environments for Aging Conference. Read More »
Nurses are key contacts in addressing the challenges of LGBT older adults to improve quality of care for this culturally diverse segment of the LTC population. Read More »
The federal government has updated its plan to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease as well as improve care for those who have the disease. Read More »
In Step 5 of the continuing series on Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Nell Griffin, LPN, EdM, discusses the importance of establishing a plan to complete the prerequisites to ensure successful implementation. Read More »
Are residents being treated like children by giving them “permission” to pursue their interests or are facilities and families protecting them from themselves? Read More »
Senior living and healthcare services company Five Star Quality Care has hired celebrity chef Brad Miller to create signature recipes to incorporate into the company’s menu and to host on-site community events. Read More »
Proposed Life Safety Code provisions are designed to advance and enhance healthy and safe environments and upgrade compliance requirements. Read More »
As we age, some absentmindedness is acceptable. But in long-term care, can negativity and impatience cause enough stress to trigger brain “blips”? Read More »
A nursing home approved its residents' committee's request for a male stripper visit, and now the family of one resident is suing, saying she was harmed by what she saw. Read More »
Take time to honor those often-unsung heroes of long-term care who happily donate their time, talent and energy to making a difference to residents and staff. Read More »
Screening for possible dementia is always a good idea, right? Maybe not, according to a new report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which calls some early screening tests and their efficacy into question. Read More »
