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Quality Improvement

As Resident Demographic Shifts, Assisted Living Adapts to Change

As the assisted living resident demographic changes toward higher age and acuity, senior living providers are shifting care models with a clinical focus to accommodate emerging needs.

A majority of assisted living residents are female, 85 or older, and

Engagement Program Aides New Resident Transition

Relocating is stressful for anyone, let alone for a senior who is leaving a long-time home to move into a senior living community. Named a Best of the Best Award winner, Legacy Retirement Communities’ “Legacy Way Orientation” welcomes and engages new resi

Official Response to Frontline

When rare and isolated accidents occur in assisted living, just as they may occur at home, it is a tragedy and we are heartsick. Our members are dedicated to their residents, families and team members and work tirelessly every day to maintain standards of

Report Links Longer Lifespan, Need for Assistance with ADLs

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

Emeritus Community Hosts Senior Showcase To Combat Ageism

In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Emeritus at Lake Ridge fought ageism by showcasing examples of the variety of skills and talents that make seniors an asset to society. The community’s celebration of resident engagement and talent was a part o

Advisory Council Updates National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s

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

Oklahoma Tornadoes Highlight Importance of Disaster Preparedness

For Tim Buchanan, the Oklahoma tornadoes were more than just grisly pictures on CNN. As CEO of Legend Senior Living, he saw Jefferson Gardens in Edmond, Oklahoma, lose power. Asbury Village in Coffeyville, Kansas, took significant hail damage, with many w

Vermont Governor Approves “Death with Dignity” Bill

On Monday, May 20, 2013 Gov. Peter Shulmin signed into law the Patient Choice and Control at End of Life Act, a bill that allows doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to terminally ill individuals who request it and can administer it themselves