Want inspired, productive team members? Be a GREAT boss
By
S. Chris Edmonds
Apr 24, 2017
Successful leaders model five characteristics that can be described by the acronym GREAT.
Alzheimer’s film: Not many surprises for you, but maybe some for general public
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 30, 2017
Those who care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease every day shouldn’t expect many surprises from a new PBS documentary, “Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts.” But you still...
The importance of the life story in memory care
By
Beth Sanders
Dec 01, 2016
Knowing residents’ life stories is critical for staff members who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory or communication challenges.
In a giving mood
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 21, 2016
As the holidays approach, several senior living communities are partaking in fun projects to relay the vibrancy of senior living residents or informative projects to help employees, residents, prospective...
Can video games push the pause button on Alzheimer’s symptoms?
By
Kia Crawford
Aug 22, 2016
Researchers are using video games to treat symptoms of degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Video games may be helpful in diagnosing such conditions, too.
Goodman leaves a legacy to carry forward
By
Craig Edinger
Jun 06, 2016
The contributions to the senior living and healthcare industries made by the late John B. Goodman, chairman of The Goodman Group, will live on for generations to come.
How occupational therapy fits into dementia programming, caregiver training
By
Kirsten Simms
Mar 31, 2016
Dementia programs that train caregivers to “do with” instead of “do for” enable residents to retain functionality longer.
Can we please quit calling them Alzheimer’s patients?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 31, 2016
With all due respect to Alzheimer’s, the brand needs an overhaul.
Improving the Alzheimer’s transition
By
Kerry Mills
Apr 01, 2015
These four steps ease transitions for your families: