July 2010 - Posts

Old Rats, New Tricks
July 29, 2010 12:29 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

People who experience age-related cognitive decline, including slower mental processing and decreased response to new stimuli, might benefit from specially designed mental exercises, according to a new animal study. The study found that intense auditory Read More...

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Fatty Fish for Vision
July 28, 2010 9:02 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

We've known for years that fish that's high in omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial, but here's more reason to serve it to seniors: older adults who eat fatty fish at least once a week may have a lower risk of serious vision loss from age-related macular Read More...

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Budget Cuts Slashing Home Care
July 21, 2010 9:32 AM by Adkins-Ali Carrie

As states face severe budget shortfalls, many have cut home-care services for the elderly or the disabled, programs that have been shown to save states money in the long run because they keep people out of nursing homes, reports The New York Times. This Read More...

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National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Foundation Honor Caregivers
July 20, 2010 11:03 AM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

The 2010 National Family Caregiving Awards were given out to leading aging organizations from around the nation recently in St. Louis, Mo. Sponsored by the National Alliance for Caregiving with support from MetLife Foundation, the programs were recognized Read More...

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New Leads, New Questions for CCRCs
July 13, 2010 2:33 PM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

CCRCs are enjoying an uptick of new leads as seniors investigate CCRCs options. These consumers are coming armed with research and questions and savvy providers need to be prepared, according to a report from GynnDevins. Angela Hanson, regional marketing Read More...

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AAHSA to Become LeadingAge
July 7, 2010 9:15 AM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

According to this video on AAHSA's YouTube page ( www.youtube.com/aahsa ), the organization is reinventing itself with a new mission statement and a new name: LeadingAge. AAHSA says the name reflects more clearly and boldly its members' values. As LeadingAge, Read More...

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Guest Blog: Medical Tourism in LTC
July 6, 2010 9:48 AM by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

The following is a guest blog from Anthony Cirillo : In the hospital industry there is a concept known as medical tourism, the idea that people in the U.S. would go to a foreign country for healthcare. Millions do. Some go because the prices are cheaper. Read More...

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