Exercise could offer benefits to those with Alzheimer’s
Jul 16, 2008
Early-stage Alzheimer’s patients who maintained better physical fitness also have been shown to have bigger, more fit brains, researchers announced.
Medical school launches Parkinson’s telemedicine solution
May 10, 2016
Neurologists at University of Rochester Medical Center have created The Parkinson’s Disease Care, New York (PDCNY) program as a virtual network for patients in the state.
Argentum launches dementia initiative ahead of national conference
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Feb 19, 2016
The nation’s largest senior living trade association has launched a new initiative to hone in on best practices for dementia care.
A&D Medical launches WellnessConnected
Jul 21, 2015
A&D Medical has launched WellnessConnected™, a new suite of connected products and services. It is available on Android and Apple devices.
Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab names Zaerr executive director
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Kimberly Marselas
Nov 25, 2020
Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab has named Sawyer Zaerr, LPN, LNHA, as its new executive director. The 88-bed skilled nursing facility provides expert-level short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled...
Residents’ high burden of chronic disease calls for operator-provider partnerships: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 16, 2022
U.S. senior living residents average more than a dozen chronic conditions each, and many residents use high-cost healthcare services, suggesting ways that operators can integrate care and housing to improve...
“Caring Champion” winners announced
Aug 21, 2013
Caring.com announced its 10 “Caring Champion” award winners yesterday, which included caregivers who work in assisted living facilities and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.
A horse is a horse (of course) at nursing home
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 06, 2018
One Minnesota nursing home has handed the reins to an unconventional therapy animal: Toby, the therapy horse.
Economic hardship can accelerate aging, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Four years of economic hardship appears to accelerate the aging process, according to a recent study from Denmark.
Alter joins Mindoula Health
Oct 11, 2016
Carol L. Alter, M.D., has joined Mindoula Health as its chief medical officer. She will lead Mindoula Collaborative Care initiative and is an expert on psychiatric care, and has been an advisor to Mindoula...