Colorectal cancer risk up for patients with psoriasis
Nov 30, 2021
In subgroup analysis according to sex, increased risk for CRC seen for female, but not male psoriasis patients
Brain health advocate launches toolkit
Sep 05, 2018
Total Brain Health this month will launch its latest brain-health product, a toolkit that promotes social-based training for people with memory loss. TBH FLEX 1.0, a group-based cognitive stimulation program,...
Art intervention improves well-being of adults with dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2019
An art gallery program for adults with dementia helps to improve well-being and normalize cortisol levels, according to a new study.
Let’s talk about sex
By
Robin Dessel
Aug 07, 2013
Sexual expression should be sanctioned and rightly belongs in residential healthcare settings. Sexual rights should not be subject to change based upon age, place of residence, sexual preference or the...
Today’s the day! Final nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2021
The nomination deadline for the third annual awards program administered by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. The entry fee is $99.
Bewitching buildout at Salemtowne
By
John Andrews
May 08, 2018
Salemtowne’s major expansion is designed to provide nursing and a home. But it’s not a ‘nursing home,’ officials are quick to emphasize
Greystone closes on senior housing sector’s first-ever Freddie Mac revolving credit facility
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 08, 2014
A California long-term care provider has become the first to obtain financing through a new revolving credit facility for senior housing offered by Freddie Mac.
How technology has changed our delivery of care
By
Sheri Peifer
Apr 13, 2010
Eskaton, a senior living company, has been integrating technology into its services over the last five years. Resident care has noticeably improved as a result.
Looking past 3 years of pandemic conditions
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 09, 2023
For Americans of a certain age, “Where were you on March 11, 2020?” might not rank quite the same as “Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001?” But the stunning aftermath of the former could easily eclipse...
Can you live with 26 minutes of daily engagement?
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Jan 25, 2023
After facing more than two years of intense challenges, the senior living industry seems to be settling, and positive trends started to emerge throughout 2022.