At first blush, news that a new breakthrough Alzheimer’s study had found an 87% success rate was, well, irritating. Why not closer to 100% or at least 90%? Although many media types splashed news...
Caring for a booming senior population: How tech helps and hurts
By
Peter Ross
Jun 19, 2014
Technology is changing how we care for seniors, and with the number of seniors in the U.S. expected to double by 2050, entrepreneurs are investing in new technologies designed specifically for the senior...
Increasing beauty among the elderly
By
Betty Rothaus
Apr 27, 2015
Recently I spoke about beauty in the context of healing and spirituality in the elderly, and to share the “Discovering the Artist Within” program at The Reutlinger as an example.
Empowering your team with leadership skills
By
LeeAnn Mallory
Jul 06, 2015
Given the growth and increasing complexity of healthcare, development at all levels is important, particularly for those who are leading teams in this environment.
Not all older adults can get monoclonal antibodies for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 22, 2023
Even though newer monoclonal antibodies are available for Alzheimer’s disease, there are limits on the number of older adults who can receive them, a recent study published in Neurology finds.
Meet Donna Kelsey, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Aug 01, 2023
Learn more about Donna Kelsey, Senior Adviser, American Senior Communities, Indianapolis.
Frail or sturdy? Seniors decide what they want to be
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 13, 2013
If you’re like me, you’re a big believer in the saying “Attitude determines altitude.” If you’re in the eldercare business, this should become embedded in your mind — for...
An anniversary issue unlike any other
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 17, 2005
No matter how old you are, you have to agree 25 years of success at anything is impressive. If you’re not absolutely sure, the special issue now in your hands should convince you.
The importance of marketing and PR for nurse leaders
By
CC Andrews
Jul 27, 2016
If you are a nurse leader or other clinical staff member at a long-term and post-acute care community, marketing and public relations are probably not top of mind for you.
Hungry for a breakthrough
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Nov 24, 2015
Study findings that are applicable to people’s daily lives, like sleep and exercise, are good. Incorporating emotions or heart, as I’ve written about previously, works too. But the best way...