When it comes to dementia care, words matter, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2024
Words matter, especially in the field of dementia care, according to a panel of experts who debated the effects of language used in the senior living industry, particularly surrounding memory care.
Improve memory care by prescribing meaning
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Feb 24, 2023
One of the most negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been social isolation for older adult residents living in long-term care communities, especially those receiving memory care. An Altarum...
Non-pharmacological strategies to improve memory care
By
Rob Winningham
Charles de Vilmorin
Mar 27, 2023
For individuals experiencing cognitive changes, it can become increasingly difficult to communicate unmet needs. If these needs remain unaddressed, it is common for them to be expressed through different...