Assisted living mental health services fell between 2019 and 2020, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 25, 2024
Mental health visits for assisted living residents living with dementia dropped as the pandemic set in, a new study finds.
Music is ‘powerful tool’ for social connection, pain, mental health: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2024
From stress relief and improved mood, to maintaining a sharp mind and connections, music offers an abundance of health benefits for older adults, according to newly released research from the University...
Tragedy prompts senior living company to develop mental health awareness in staff
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2023
Shortly after acquiring a Florida senior living campus, LifeStar Living was faced with the death of a resident by suicide. Looking back, a company executive said, the tragedy was a catalyst for the firm...
Fear, mistrust prevent residents in Medicaid-funded assisted living communities from having their mental...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 11, 2023
Fear of losing autonomy and mistrust of providers lead to unmet mental health needs of residents in Medicaid-funded assisted living communities, according to the results of a new study.
Healthy workplaces must include mental health programming, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 25, 2023
Everyone wants to see COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, but the pandemic has left lasting effects in the form of a surge in reported levels of psychological distress. That surge has left employers looking...
A different way to address mental health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2022
Kristine Theurer, PhD, founder and president of Java Group Programs, discusses a model to address mental health challenges such as loneliness and social isolation in senior living and other long-term care...
43 recommendations help fill gap in medical and mental healthcare guidance for assisted living, experts...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2022
Forty-three recommendations from a new study will guide medical and mental healthcare in assisted living, the authors say.
Provider shares ‘telewellness playbook’ to address resident mental health
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 26, 2022
As resident mental health and well-being top the list of challenges for affordable senior housing providers, one operator is sharing its playbook on a successful telewellness program.
Residents form support groups to change mental health conversation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2022
A Florida continuing care retirement community has formed resident support groups to help residents develop social connections and friendships in the wake of pandemic isolation.
Care coordination, policy changes can improve mental health services for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 20, 2022
Integrating aging services, mental health and physical health is key to improving quality of life outcomes for older adults, according to a mental health expert.