Thanks to a combination of technology, education and protocols, senior living communities and families can keep a closer eye on those served
‘Mindfulness’ training appears helpful
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Simultaneous mindfulness training for residents with early-stage dementia and their caregivers helps both groups, a new study finds.
Resident panels can boost credibility
By
Jim Moore
Oct 01, 2014
Prospects for senior living communities and their families respond very well to existing resident testimonials as a marketing communication strategy.
Providers blast mental health proposal
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Mental healthcare providers for the elderly expressed anger over an apparent snub of seniors’ mental health services in a proposed new federal behavioral health plan.
Mobile health apps don’t always work
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2014
Mobile health apps need more oversight, according to an article published in the July issue of New England Journal of Medicine.
Understanding the psychology of falls
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, PhD
Oct 01, 2014
By providing tools, we can reduce fears, incidents.
Being pro-active
By
Julie E. Williamson
Oct 01, 2014
Once just the domain of bingo, bridge and crafts, activity programs are taking a more central role in helping residents add joy and meaning to their lives.
Beyond surface cleaning
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2014
Operators use room turnover as an opportunity to eliminate sometimes deadly bugs by layering basic cleaning with next-generation solvents and technology.
When employees get jobbed
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
It’s hardly a secret why many choose other work options.