Can a resident in an independent living setting use a walker?
Jan 01, 2008
Generally, residents take care of all their own needs including meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation.
Slain nursing home nurses to be honored on Memorial Day
By
James M. Berklan
May 25, 2017
The National Association of Health Care Assistants is asking fellow long-term care professionals to observe a moment of silence on Memorial Day to recognize “sisters in service who were killed so...
Study: Joint surgery not linked to excess memory decline
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 10, 2024
Older adults commonly have a decline in how they perform on neuropsychological tests after a total joint arthroplasty like a hip or knee surgery. A new study found that people who undergo the operations...
Dominion to open Clemson community
Jun 06, 2017
Dominion Senior Living announced plans for a $10 million assisted living and memory care community for Clemson, SC.
Construction begins on Houston AL communities
Mar 19, 2014
Construction has begun on two 78-unit Heartis assisted living and memory care communities in the Houston area.
The summer of our nursing homes’ discontent
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2022
Memorial Day weekend usually ushers in a feeling of lightness, but I’m weighed down by uncertainty this year. Will it be a summer of discontent?
Exercising one time is just as effective as 12 weeks’ training
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 28, 2019
A single bout of aerobic exercise can have an immediate effect on cognitive function and working memory in older adults.
Osteoporosis drug helps prevent memory loss, study finds
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 12, 2005
A new study shows that women taking raloxifene to prevent osteoporosis have less risk of memory loss as they age.
Meet at the ‘Bus Stop’
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2021
Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services’ Memory Care Unit features
novel design elements to create a special environment for residents.
Deep sleep may buffer against memory loss in those with Alzheimer’s brain changes: study
By
Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2023
Deep sleep may help build cognitive reserve, increasing resilience against the effects of beta-amyloid brain changes, investigators report.