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Seeing Snacks as Sustenance: Resident Perceptions on the Nutritional & Psychological Value of Snacking
, Senior HousingMeeting nutritional needs is vital, not only for physical health but also for psychological well-being, autonomy, and quality of life. Although older adults can often…
Read MoreTo Make a Living Wage in LA: Los Angeles Assisted Living Communities Impacted by New Minimum Wage Ordinance
, Senior HousingA new regulation is requiring health care providers in Los Angeles to redirect profits toward worker wages. McKnight Senior Living reports that assisted living communities…
Read MoreLiving Together to Live Independently: How Assisted Living Communities Can Promote Aging In Place
, Senior HousingGiven the natural decline in health that comes with aging, some older adults eventually require additional care provided by nursing homes or assisted living facilities.…
Read MoreWhy Is My Caregiver Beeping? The Role of Robots in Sharing Care Responsibilities
, Senior HousingAs the global population ages, the number of older adults in need is growing faster than the number of skilled nursing providers available for support.…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Cohousing Options for Older Adults
, Senior HousingAn emerging housing model is being presented to older adults as an alternative to standard housing. Newsday reports on a trend that may affect people…
Read MoreMall Things Considered: Converting Vacant Shopping Centers to Memory Support Communities
, Senior HousingShopping malls in the US have been struggling to remain open in recent years, and this has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. European countries…
Read MoreSocial Standing: Examining Social Hierarchies within Assisted Living Communities
, Senior HousingResearchers have long established how social standing within communities can impact life quality. As residents within Assisted Living Communities (ALCs) engage with other residents and…
Read MoreAttitude Adjustment: Video-Based Training Addresses Ageism in Senior Living Staff
, Senior HousingDecades of research demonstrate a link between ageist attitudes and behaviors and both physical and mental health outcomes. While there has been little evidence that…
Read MoreStudying a New Way to Train: Dementia-Focused Microlearning for Nursing Home Staff
, Senior HousingDementia training has a new format. Microlearning sessions are intended to allow users to learn at their own pace, while building on and reviewing material…
Read MoreRetention Attention: A Close Look at Workforce Retention in Assisted Living & Nursing Homes
, Senior HousingResearch suggests higher retention of direct care workers is related to better care quality in nursing homes; however, retention rates are much lower in nursing…
Read MoreAging in a Small Town: Are Rural Communities Prepared for Older Citizens to Age in Place?
, Senior HousingMany senior living organizations assess residents’ satisfaction with their senior living community; however, many older adults who choose to age in place do not have…
Read MoreGo Green: Adding Green Spaces to Skilled Nursing Offers Bouquet of Benefits
, Senior HousingSpending time in nature has been shown to benefit well-being; however, some older adults are unable to get outdoors. Researchers investigated how bringing the outdoors…
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