Learn more about Shelley Esden, President and CEO, Sonata Senior Living, Orlando, FL.
Doing good later in life can protect against cognitive decline, dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 21, 2023
Volunteering as an older adult — whether it’s mentoring young people, participating in a clothing drive or something that does a little good in the world — is linked to having better cognitive function....
Triple combo of exercise, cognitive training, vitamin D improves cognition, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 21, 2023
Aerobic-resistance exercises and computerized cognitive training improved brain power in older adults with mild cognitive impairments. But add vitamin D into the mix — thought to be linked with better...
Meet Emily Erickson, 2023 Rising Star
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 21, 2023
Learn more about Emily Erickson, Chief Clinical Officer, Retirement Unlimited Inc., Roanoke, VA.
Alzheimer’s diagnosis via a finger prick test? That could be coming soon
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 20, 2023
Researchers say they’re one step closer to being able to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using a finger prick blood test. The test has the potential to be used at home and reach more people, they...
Nursing home must face EEOC lawsuit for failing to protect employees from patients’ racist attacks,...
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 20, 2023
The complete “factual record” will prove that a Vermont nursing home did not create a hostile workplace by allowing physical and racial harassment of workers by patients, a facility spokesman said...
Hearing aids significantly lower cognitive decline in at-risk group, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 19, 2023
Wearing hearing aids slowed cognitive decline by 48% in older adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. This group also was at a higher risk for cognitive decline, a new study shows.
Key study links eyesight loss with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 14, 2023
Eyesight loss could be linked to dementia. If confirmed, it could be officially recognized as a risk factor for the disease, according to a new pivotal study.
Meet Jill Sorenson, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 13, 2023
Learn more about Jill Sorenson, Senior Vice President/Senior Director of Operations, LCS, Des Moines, IA.
A distinctive class: Fifth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction event highlights great industry...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 07, 2023
Dozens of skilled nursing, senior living and home care leaders and frontline workers became in-person celebrities for a day when they were feted as the 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction.