Among seniors age 75-85, men are more likely to be sexually active than women. Researchers also suggest that a quality sex life can improve overall health and well-being...

African-Americans are twice as likely and Hispanics are 1.5 times as likely as whites to develop Alzheimer’s disease, says the recently released 2010 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report. The higher risk among minorities does not appear to be genetic. However, other conditions – such as high-blood pressure and diabetes, which have been linked to increased risks of developing dementia – are more prevalent among minorities...

There are few businesses that must stay on top of government regulations like those that operate in the long-term care sector. Here are several questions regarding the latest Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Site-Specific program. Given these scenarios, would your community pass an OSHA inspection today?

The deadline for the lowest registration rate available for the ALFA 2010 Conference & Expo is fast-approaching. Take advantage of the Early Bird rate until April 9 and participate in the most important event in senior living …

Senior living owners/operators now have until March 29 to complete the 2010 State of Seniors Housing Survey. ALFA urges companies to participate in this critical study, which will collect and distribute financial performance data …

ALFA has released another issue of Senior Living Connection, the free e-newsletter for current and prospective senior living residents and their families …

There are two strategies senior leaders must incorporate if they want to create a culture of innovation in their companies, says Vijay Govindarajan, professor at the Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business. They must encourage the mavericks on their management teams who seek strategic change, and they must have “the courage to inject new blood into the organization …

More than three in four working Americans age 60 and over say they will put off retirement for financial reasons …

For the 2010 Census, assisted living communities will fall under the U.S. Census Bureau’s “group quarters” category. The agency’s Web site outlines other strategies for accurate reporting …

ALFA provides senior living communities a free quarterly e-newsletter, Senior Living Connection. The new consumer publication is a valuable resource for seniors, their friends, and family members …

If something goes wrong in the care environment, saying “I’m sorry” isn’t necessarily an admission of wrongdoing. In fact, it may even help keep you out of court.

Residents, family, and others who pay for an individual’s care in an assisted living community may be eligible to deduct these expenses for federal income tax purposes. Such information gives providers another tool regarding the affordability of assisted living when working with seniors and their family members …

Hydrolized vegetable protein (HVP), a common ingredient in a wide array of food products, is the focus of an FDA recall. The salmonella contamination can cause sometimes deadly infections in seniors...

Giving good advice isn’t what makes leaders effective in a mentoring relationship, says Kathy Kram, professor of organizational behavior at the Boston University School of Management. Rather, there are two main strategies great mentors should master if they want to succeed in their roles. The first is to be a skillful and active listener …

Recently, a husband and wife, both in their 90s, began playing a piano as they waited for a doctor’s appointment. The result was a viral video on YouTube, widespread press coverage, and public appreciation for the couple’s humorous outlook on aging …

ALFA and other organizations in the senior living space are supporting a new national survey aimed at collecting data about assisted living employee vacancy, retention, and turnover. The survey deadline has been extended to March 26 …

In late-stage research, an experimental drug called Dimebon has failed to show it can improve thinking ability and overall daily function over a six-month period among individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Among all U.S. drug trials focused on Alzheimer’s treatment, Dimebon was closest to FDA approval. However, additional research could make the drug available to seniors in need after additional research trials are complete …

Seniors with poor vision, especially those with untreated vision problems, may be at higher risk of developing dementia than seniors with better vision. A study that began in 1992 has found that seniors who had poor vision were more likely to develop dementia over the next 8.5 years. These findings highlight seniors’ critical need for quality care, including the resident-focused care they receive in professionally managed senior living communities …

Unless there is an immediate safety issue, compromise may be the best way to curb the behind-the-wheel time for seniors whose driving skills are waning. Here are several signs that an older drive should curtail driving …

Residents, family, and others who pay for an individual’s care in an assisted living community may be eligible to deduct these expenses for federal income tax purposes. Such information gives providers another tool regarding the affordability of assisted living when working with seniors and their family members …