Throughout the pandemic, senior living leaders have been focused on health and safety as they grapple with the deadly rate of virus infections and its impact on the lives of millions of older adults, staff and their families. As our industry rebuilds quality of life for the elders we serve, TimeSlips partnered with the #ActivitiesStrong…
A return to ‘normal,’ will not be immediate, says Executive Director Christopher Laxton in announcing new, proposed visitation guidelines.
Finding purpose is a basic human right regardless of our place in society, background or age. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold and disrupt the senior living industry, it is our duty as industry leaders to ensure that residents in communities are able to find meaning every day through person-centered engagement. Activity professionals make…
A collaborative music therapy program has safely engaged small groups of residents and hit its therapeutic marks during the pandemic, says a Cleveland senior living operator.
Significant weight loss was an unintended consequence of COVID-related restrictions this spring, investigators say. Flexibility for nursing home operators could help prevent these outcomes in the future, they contend.
People naturally regulate their own mood by choosing activities that keep it in balance. But some may need help with this skill to prevent or manage depression, a new study finds.
Does art appreciation help you live longer? 14-year study finds that it does.
Residents with Alzheimer’s disease prefer emotionally meaningful, familiar pursuits over task-oriented activities, a new study finds.
Playing sports may quiet the brain and boost its ability to process sounds, according to a study of college athletes.
Engagement in mentally stimulating activities is linked to a lower risk of age-related memory loss, a new study says. Moreover, greater participation appears to fuel better outcomes.
