Food insecurity linked to faster memory decline in older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 06, 2023
Older adults who face food insecurity may experience more rapid memory decline than those who have enough to eat, a new study finds.
Grant money available for nursing home for personalized music programs
Aug 05, 2011
The creators of an innovative music therapy program have announced the establishment of a grant-matching program for long-term care facilities interested in starting their own music personalization projects.
Carrasco promoted to regional director
Mar 08, 2017
Linda Carrasco has been promoted to be the regional director of operations for Memory Care America.
Memory concerns stable, but incidence of cognitive decline increased
Mar 31, 2022
Women, those older than 80 years, and those living in more deprived areas more likely to have memory concern, cognitive decline recorded in primary care
ISL announces construction on AL community
Mar 31, 2015
Integral Senior Living said construction has begun on a new community. The Ridge Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community located in Salt Lake City and is slated to open in spring...
Maine to have new $6.5 million memory care facility
Nov 18, 2014
Construction has started on a $6.5 million memory care facility in Lewiston, ME.
Silverado buys SNF
Mar 08, 2017
Silverado has bought a skilled nursing facility in Texas, which will be called the Silverado Hermann Park Memory Care and Rehabilitation community in Houston.
ISL adds community in California
Jun 09, 2015
Integral Senior Living is opening Kingston Bay Senior Living in Fresno, CA. It will be an assisted living and memory care community, and construction is expected to be complete in spring 2016.
‘New ground’ broken in Alzheimer’s, dementia research, scientists say
Feb 13, 2012
Deep brain stimulation, a procedure used to treat Parkinson’s, epilepsy and chronic pain, enhanced the memory of epilepsy patients with memory problems, a small study has found. Neurologists say...
Smart ways to supplement residents’ brain health
By
Catherine Kwik-Uribe, Ph.D.
Apr 01, 2021
No matter how active and healthy people are, cognitive function is known to be impacted with age. While many approach memory loss with a sense of humor as having a “senior moment,” there’s no denying...