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Named a Best of the Best Award winner, Country Meadows Retirement Communities’ Celebrating Independence Conference transcends the usual activity calendar fare by challenging residents to journey beyond the walls of their senior living community.
A newly-published report has found that persons who live to an advanced age are more likely to require assistance with activities of daily living (ADL). Defining disability as requiring assistance with an ADL, researchers found the prevalence of disabilit
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) applauds Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the release of the “National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2013 Update.”
With the number of people 65 and older with memory-impairing diseases expected to explode by 2050, providers are creating new person-driven care approaches to ensure better outcomes.
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services has released an updated version of its National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease. The revision outlines progress made towards accomplishing the goals set last year, and includes new and u
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced a bill to reauthorize and improve the Older Americans Act which supports critical programs for seniors. The legislation includes provisions to help seniors include improved job training services for seniors, expand
The United Kingdom announced its plan to use its Presidency of the G8 – the international body comprised of the world’s eight wealthiest Western countries – to spearhead a new collaborative approach to address Alzheimer’s and dementia by advancing dementi
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services met on Monday, April 29, to hear presentations from international partners on their efforts to address Alzheimer’s disease. Videos and other meeting files are now available for public viewin
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule that would represent an increase in payments to hospitals of approximately $27 million in 2014.
In an effort to promote quality care and reduce expenses, the Affordable Care Act mandated payment reductions for hospitals with high rates of readmissions. Now it appears that nursing homes may also be held accountable for hospital readmissions.
Art can be a powerful activity for older adults. For many seniors art is a lifelong passion, for others, art is a hobby that they never had the time to pursue. No matter the situation, having an art program in your community can contribute substantially t
Benchmark Senior Living’s Best of the Best Program to Watch, Savory Sensation Salt Substitute and Healthy Dining Initiative for Seniors, provides residents with a flavorful, nutritious alternative to salty foods.
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