Rotating Banner Message 1: Lorem ipsum dolor
Rotating Banner Message 2: Lorem ipsum dolor.
The latest research demonstrates the crucial role of social interaction in enhancing quality of life for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Researchers at Columbia University and the University of Miami found the risk of small brain infarcts, or ‘silent strokes,’ was 40% lower in older people who reported high levels of physical activity, but this benefit was not seen in those who only exerci
A new Metlife study on financial elder abuse estimates that the annual financial loss felt by victims increased 12 percent from the last time the study was conducted in 2008 and recognizes that elder abuse is still an underreported crime.
A new study conducted by Pennsylvania State and the University of British Columbia found a strong relationship between depressive symptoms and functional limitations experienced by spouses. When one partner experienced a decline the other was likely to fo
A new report released by The University of Maryland and the National Council on Compensation Insurance indicates that having mechanical lifts in long term care communities lowered workplace injuries and emphasizing these safe lifting programs further decr
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – April 12, 2011 — The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) praised the Georgia House of Representatives for passing a bill today that will allow frail seniors the ability to receive necessary care in home and community-based set
A comprehensive, differentiating wellness program is a strategic investment in the senior living business. Differentiating wellness programs and measuring ROI are no longer optional.
A new study published in the Journal American Medical Association found that measuring walking speed is a good predictor of lifespan, and it can often be a better indicator than blood pressure, weight, smoking status, and markers of heart disease and diab
A new study on motion gaming, video games that involve frequent movement such as playing games on Wii and Kinect gaming systems, finds that elderly individuals can benefit physically and emotionally from these fun activities. Video games that allow senior
A panel of British and American researchers published a new set of guidelines for fall prevention last week. The new guidelines urge seniors to engage in exercise that improves balance and strength, such as Tai Chi and to reduce medications, especially th
Seniors who consume omega-3 fatty acids, as well as shellfish, regularly may stave off age-related macular degeneration (AMD), says a study published in the December issue of the journal Ophthalmology.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now asking both government agencies and private sector forces to help track multiple chronic conditions.
Argentum is the leading national trade association serving companies that own, operate, and support professionally managed senior living communities in the United States.
20 F Street NW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
(703) 894-1805