McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo set for June 18
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2020
This 4th annual Expo will highlight technology, quality and staffing. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to three CE credits.
Newberry-Ferguson named CEO of Village at Manor Park
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2020
Linda Newberry-Ferguson, former CEO of the Rehabilitation of Hospital of Wisconsin, has been named president and CEO of Village Manor Park Healthcare & Community Living in West Allis, WI. Newberry-Ferguson...
To sort, or not to sort? British pharmacists answer an important pill box question
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 08, 2019
In an odd twist of logic, seniors risk falls, sickness and even hospitalization when they switch to using a pill organizer. A new guide offers solutions.
Women of Distinction early entry deadline arrives Wednesday
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 13, 2019
Entry gathering for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program is in full swing, but interested individuals should be aware the early bird period will end at midnight Wednesday (Dec....
LG Launches commercial TV for LTC market
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 25, 2018
LG Electronics USA Business Solutions introduced a new series of healthcare TVs developed specifically for the growing long-term care market.
The HERO project for Alzheimer’s
By
Deborah Shouse
Oct 31, 2013
As my mother drifted deeper into dementia, her friends started drifting away from her. Her grandchildren felt awkward around her and I sometimes didn’t know how to interact with her.
Things I Think: The lessons of autumn
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 05, 2019
Autumn is a time of change. That probably seems trite and obvious, and certainly it’s a trait shared by all the seasons, at least where I live in the Pacific Northwest. But the transitions of fall always...
LeadingAge publishes ‘Pandemic Playbook’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 18, 2020
LeadingAge this week introduced the Pandemic Playbook, an interactive collection of insight, tools and best practices for serving older adults during a catastrophic health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
GA facility opens
Jul 19, 2017
Isakson Living recently announced the opening of a health center, Park Springs Health Services. It is located next to Park Springs, the company’s continuing care retirement community, in Stone Mountain,...
Researchers pinpoint brain’s ‘weak spot’ for Alzheimer’s, connection to schizophrenia
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 26, 2014
A particular part of the brain appears to be a “weak spot” that is vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, according to recently released findings out of the United Kingdom.