Taking a step back and listening to their words gave us a different perspective. They don’t want to be cared for. They want to live and want others to help them to live the fullest, most meaningful...
Joint Commission adds memory care accreditation
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2014
New memory care accreditation for nursing homes encourages staff to use a flexible, problem-solving approach to care for those with dementia, according to Joint Commission guidelines.
$1.2 million awarded in case of nursing home resident trapped, fatally burned in bed
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 21, 2014
A nursing home resident in Ohio suffered fatal burns from a radiator, leading to arbitration that ended last week with a $1.2 million award.
Long-term care facilities refusing free CMS resource on dementia, nurses association says
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 17, 2014
Some nursing homes are not accepting a dementia training resource sent by the government, even though it is free and recommended, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Nursing.
Chance of a senior developing Alzheimer’s has dropped 44% over the last three decades, large U.S....
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 16, 2014
The odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease fell sharply among seniors in the United States over the last 30 years, according to research presented Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Association International...
Also in the news for July 16, 2014 . . .
Jul 16, 2014
Gardening therapy helps reduce dementia-related agitation … Senators hear about challenges in providing care for chronic conditions … Men should do pelvic floor exercises to stave off incontinence...
NSL celebrations Senior Virtual Bowling Week
Jul 15, 2014
National Senior Virtual Bowling Week is taking place this week in senior facilities around the country.
LaSalle Group to host grand opening of TX facility
Jul 15, 2014
The LaSalle Group announced the grand opening of Autumn Leaves of Stone Oak, its first memory care community in the San Antonio area. The community will host its official grand opening July 24.
Also in the news for July 14, 2014 . . .
Jul 14, 2014
New checklist for planning dementia-friendly nursing home activities … Stem cell injections reduce stress incontinence … KY nursing home reaches $30K settlement over hiring of excluded nurse
Certain lights ease dementia
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 01, 2014
Certain lights may improve quality of life for residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, according to a new study.