For the first time since 2001, Florida is back on top as Americans’ most desired habitation destination, according to a recent Harris Poll of 2,232 U.S. adults.
There is an app for that
By
John Hall
Feb 01, 2016
Many observers believe that information technology is going to be the next big thing in senior living
Maintaining memory
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2016
With demand escalating for memory support services in the senior living sector, operators
have a full plate of factors they must consider as they improve care and services for residents
Awash in benefits
By
Julie E. Williamson
Feb 01, 2016
Old notions of bath time are being replaced by spas and other upgrades that challenge the status quo.
Meeting the changing needs of residents
Feb 01, 2016
Mather LifeWays’ Mary Leary talks about life care communities — and senior living’s challenges
GAO calls for healthcare worker plan
Feb 01, 2016
The Department of Health and Human Services needs to develop a better plan to address the needs people who work in healthcare, notes a new report from the Government Accountability Office.
Video of nude resident leads to felony for assisted living worker
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 19, 2016
A former nursing assistant has been charged with a felony for taking video of a partially clad resident at the assisted living and memory care community where she worked and then posting it on Snapchat.
$13.5 million class action settlement finalized
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2016
A $13.5 million class action lawsuit settlement against the former Emeritus Corp. has been finalized in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Telemedicine found to reduce ED visits among senior living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
The use of “high-intensity” telemedicine at senior living communities significantly reduces visits to emergency departments, according to recently published research.
Computerized approach detects Alzheimer’s with 82% accuracy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
Researchers have discovered how speech impairments can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with more than 82% accuracy and have developed automated technology to detect the impairments.