What Assisted Living Communities Can Do to Prevent Resident Elopements

What Assisted Living Communities Can Do to Prevent Resident Elopements

Source:  iadvanceseniorcare.comby Paige Cerulli Assisted living and dementia care facilities were recently thrust into the spotlight when The Washington Post published an article highlighting thousands of resident wandering events. The resident elopements, which occurred since 2018, resulted in nearly 100 deaths due to extreme heat or cold, and the article garnered significant public attention. Elopements are a serious risk in senior…

After a health setback, which type of rehab is best for you?

After a health setback, which type of rehab is best for you?

Whitepaper – A Comparative Analysis of Rehabilitation Outcomes: Skilled Nursing Facilities versus Home-Based Care Mark Prifogle, HFA, FACHCA, VP Operations, BHI Senior Living The landscape of post-acute care for patients requiring rehabilitation after hospital discharge has evolved significantly over the past decade, offering multiple pathways to recovery. Among these, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and home-based rehabilitation…

Keeping Bones Strong and Healthy

Keeping Bones Strong and Healthy

As we get older, our bones can weaken, which might cause osteoporosis—a condition where bones become fragile and break easily. However, osteoporosis is not an inevitable part of aging. By learning more about it and taking action early, you can significantly reduce your risk of osteoporosis and keep your bones strong and healthy. Did you…

Never Too Old to Learn

Never Too Old to Learn

Personal Perspective: Discovery is a joy right through to life’s end. by Ray ParkerSource: Psychology Today On the north side of Indianapolis is a senior living community of about 160 residents. About two dozen of us gather for 90 minutes each week to discuss a good book. The average age of the participants is somewhere in the…

Older Adult Financial Scams

Older Adult Financial Scams

According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), over 88,000 individuals ages 60 and up reported they were victims of an internet scam in 2022. This was a drastic 84% increase compared to 2021 reports, and monetary losses totaled over three billion dollars, the highest monetary loss compared to all other age groups. As…