Rosalynn Carter’s dementia news ‘will increase important conversations’ about disease, family hopes
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2023
Sharing the news that former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia will “increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor’s offices around the country,” the Carter family hoped...
Proactive risk management means resident, family expectations management, attorney says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2023
Being proactive in risk management by understanding resident and family expectations can go a long way for senior living operators in limiting losses, claims and grievances. That’s according to Rebecca...
Bill would require senior living communities to recognize essential caregivers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 14, 2023
A proposed bill in Illinois would allow residents of senior living communities and other congregate long-term care settings to continue receiving essential care from a designated support person despite...
Fates of 3 caregivers charged in resident’s death close ‘difficult chapter’ for senior living community
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 09, 2023
A former senior living caregiver has been found not guilty in the death of an 86-year-old resident left outside in the Colorado heat for six hours. Two other caregivers who entered guilty pleas previously...
Caregiver pleads guilty, receives probation in death of assisted living resident
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 13, 2022
One of three caregivers facing felony charges in the death of an 86-year-old assisted living and memory care community resident left outside in the heat has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to probation.
Paid caregiver support, long-term care financing needed in federal response to caregiver well-being:...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2022
Fundamental structural and system reforms, including financing, are needed to comprehensively address caregiver health and well-being, according to a national nonprofit promoting the resilience of family...
Dementia Reality introduces empathetic element to dementia caregiver training
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2022
A senior living provider has created a virtual reality dementia training program it hopes will span the continuum of care and become a model for the industry.
More news for Friday, April 19
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2024
Land & Buildings asks fellow shareholders to vote against 2 incumbent NHI directors … Experts: Mind these 4 health and safety focus areas … CMS vows greater support for family caregivers on anniversary...
Facility staff and families both struggle to figure out processes for dementia patients, report reveals
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2024
It’s not just family caregivers who face challenges navigating dementia care — the nation’s healthcare workers also said they had difficulties providing care coordination through a complex healthcare...
Legislation would require training for loved ones seeking legal guardianship of people living with dementia
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 08, 2024
Preparing family caregivers to step into the role of guardian for a loved one living with dementia is the goal of a proposed bill before the Oklahoma Legislature.