John Davy
Hypertension, Diabetes & Language Comprehension in Cognitive Aging
It is becoming increasingly clear that cardiovascular health and other forms of physical well-being are crucial for healthy cognitive aging. A recent study explored the…
Hearing Loss Associated with Hospitalization & Poor Health
Hearing loss among older adults can lead to a variety of functional challenges, and has been associated with poorer long-term cognitive outcomes. A study recently…
“Emotional Contagion” & Interpersonal Connection in Alzheimer’s Disease
Changes in emotion and mood are common in people with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and in many cases of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It remains unclear…
Geoffrey Dohrmann, President of Institutional Real Estate Inc., Weighs In on Affordable Private Pay Senior Housing
Summary: The president of Institutional Real Estate Inc. (IREI) weighed in with his reaction to the previous post on how middle- and low-middle income seniors…
Occupancy Rates & Pricing Strategy by Quartile – Independent Living
Summary: First quartile independent living (IL) properties (those with the lowest average monthly rent) maintained higher levels of occupancy than fourth quartile properties (those with…
Middle/Low-Middle Income Seniors Need Financial Assistance to Pay for Housing and Care
Summary: The senior housing industry risks alienating a large part of its potential market. The median price of assisted living and independent living in the…
The Senior Housing Industry Needs More Affordable Private Pay Options
Summary: The senior housing industry needs more private pay properties that are within reach of the middle/low-middle income segment. I want to start a conversation…
Future Technologies Will Enable “Connected Aging”
A recent brief from the Center for Technology and Aging argues that new mobile devices and Internet-based resources will become increasingly usable, practical, and affordable,…
Interdisciplinary Acute Care Team Leads to Improved Hospitalization Outcomes
Inpatient hospitalization can be a period of high risk for older adults, with an increased likelihood of falls, infections, functional decline, and institutionalization. The personal…
Depression, Antidepressants & Infection
Clostridium difficile infection (C. diff, or CDI) is on the rise among older adults, often as a hospital-acquired infection. Research to identify modifiable risk factors…
How Prevalent Is Resident Aggression toward Nursing Staff?
Aggressive behaviors from residents toward nursing home staff—or resident-to-staff aggression (RSA)—is one of the greater safety concerns among the long-term care workforce, but has received…
Does Geographic Distance Affect Family Perceptions of Quality Care?
Consumer research suggests that location and quality of care are the most important factors for families choosing a nursing home (NH). In particular, families generally…
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