Online interactions may slow memory decline, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
May 17, 2021
Regular online communication with friends and family as well as in-person interaction and phone chats all work together to help maintain long-term memory among older persons, says a study conducted by...
Older adults pay less attention to social cues
By
Donna Shryer
May 14, 2021
New research finds that older adults — and, for the record, adolescents, too — pay less attention to social cues in real-world interactions than their young adult counterparts.
Virtual music therapy program engages senior living residents cognitively, socially during pandemic
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 05, 2020
A collaborative music therapy program has safely engaged small groups of residents and hit its therapeutic marks during the pandemic, says a Cleveland senior living operator.
Resident poll reveals pandemic’s emotional toll: Frail elders need ‘something to live for’
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 02, 2020
A direct poll of nursing home residents in 36 states reveals a “drastic” reduction in social activities and a steep increase in reported loneliness. “Innovative distance socializing” may help address...
Residents who do these two things most likely to live 100 years
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2020
Older adults who are socially engaged and don’t smoke dramatically improve their chances of living to age 100, researchers in New Zealand have found.
Plan ahead to safely invite residents to reconnect, says AHCA/NCAL
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 02, 2020
New guidance outlines ideas for safely opening up indoor and outdoor spaces to residents while keeping infection control protocol in place.
Hearing loss may take ‘enormous’ toll on elders’ quality of life, study says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Hearing loss is linked to significant mental, physical and social ailments in seniors, especially memory loss, a large new study has found.
Clarifying designs
By
Dave Surico
May 01, 2013
The housing and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients has been on a roll. The recent progression of designs and elements has led to improvements for residents and the staff who care for...