 The following ALFA Update articles are designed to educate and inform the public of reports, research, news and public awareness efforts related to resident engagement, health and wellness, elder abuse and ageism, etc. The more the public is aware of issues affecting elders, the better we can take action to make sure each elder has the quality care and quality life that they deserve. Please share these articles to help educate your colleagues, family and friends on methods of identifying and proactively addressing generational differences and differences in culture, backgrounds and attitudes in order to ensure a safe environment for residents. 5/21/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education
The United Kingdom announced its plan to use its Presidency of the G8 – the international body comprised of the world's eight wealthiest Western count...
5/15/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services met on Monday, April 29, to hear presentations from international partners on their e...
5/15/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Community Awareness and Education, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Reports, Research
A new study has found that middle-aged and older adults who experienced symptoms of insomnia had an increased likelihood of being hospitalized, utiliz...
5/15/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Research, Seniors Housing Residents Financial Survey
A large survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that 13 percent of Americans aged 60 and older reported wor...
5/9/2013
Community Awareness and Education, Family Caregiver, Family Relations, Senior Living Options
Most people prefer to age in place in their own homes, studies show -- but reality proves that's not always possible. This clash often brings family m...
5/9/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Reports, Research
A new study has found that those genetically predisposed to live longer are much less likely to suffer from dementia or other cognitive problems as th...
4/30/2013
Community Awareness and Education, Elder Abuse, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Reports, Research
A new study has found that psychologically vulnerable older adults, those with higher depression scores and lower socioeconomic status, are significan...
4/30/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Facts and Figures, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Reports, Research
New research indicates that older adults who follow the Mediterranean diet receive protection from memory loss and cognitive decline.
4/24/2013
Negative age-based stereotypes have become a major issue in the United States, and ageism will become and even bigger issue as the number of older adu...
4/16/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Disabilities, Facts and Figures, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Quality of Life, Reports, Research
Results of a new study indicate that exercise programs can slow the physical deterioration of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, without ...
4/16/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Health and Wellness, Health Care, Life Safety, Medicare, Nursing Home, Regulations
In an effort to promote quality care and reduce expenses, the Affordable Care Act mandated payment reductions for hospitals with high rates of readmis...
4/3/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Elder Abuse, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Medication Management, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Reports, Research
Previous research has linked antipsychotics with an increased risk of stroke and mortality in older adults, and a new study indicates that most senior...
4/3/2013
ALFA Events, Business Planning, cheatsheet, Compliance, Disabilities, Property Management, Public Policy, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Webinars
Are you frustrated by confusing building code requirements that seem to contradict state assisted living regulations? ALFA is hosting a webinar and of...
4/3/2013
Active & Engaged Seniors, Ageism, Community Awareness and Education, Public Policy, Resident Engagement
Each year since 1963, May has been a month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our com...
4/3/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Public Policy
The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services will meet later this month, through an event that is open to the public, to hear pres...
3/19/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Reports, Research
A new report finds that one in every three seniors now dies while suffering from Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. The number of deaths caused ...
3/19/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Reports, Research
New research has found that stress-induced hormones produced by the brain can increase an individual’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and acce...
3/12/2013
The recently passed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 includes language that will help protect seniors from elder abuse. The law pro...
3/12/2013
Ageism, Business, Community Awareness and Education, Elder Abuse, Human Resources, Human Resources and Organizational Development, Organizational Culture, Professional Development, Reports, Research, Staffing & Performance
Seniors face negative age-based stereotypes in a variety of settings, and the workplace is an area where ageist views can negatively impact older adul...
3/12/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Facts and Figures, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Reports, Research, Wellness Program
A new study has found that more than one out of every seven cases of Alzheimer’s disease could be prevented by increasing the amount of physical activ...
3/6/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Research
A new study suggests that helping seniors with dementia adopt a regular, healthy diet can improve their physical health and reduce symptoms of depress...
2/27/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Research
While previous research has shown that a chemical compounds found in certain wine and grapes can reduce the risk of heart disease, a new study has fou...
2/20/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Health Care, Reports, Research
New research indicates that hospital readmissions, used by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to judge a hospital's quality, ar...
2/20/2013
Active & Engaged Seniors, Community Awareness and Education, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Research, Resident Engagement, Science and Technology, Seniors Housing Residents Financial Survey, Social Media
Results from a new study on seniors’ use of social networking sites suggest that older adults who use Facebook may experience an improvement in cognit...
2/20/2013
Active & Engaged Seniors, Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Community Awareness and Education, Resident Engagement, Senior Living Art Showcase, Value-Added Amenities and Services, Wellness Program
Art can be a powerful activity for older adults. For many seniors art is a lifelong passion, for others, art is a hobby that they never had the time t...
2/12/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Facts and Figures, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Reports, Research
As the population of the United States ages, the number of seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple by 2050, according to a ne...
2/12/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, End of Life, Facts and Figures, Health and Wellness, Reports, Research
A new study has found that more seniors are spending their last days in hospice than they did ten years ago, but it is often preceded by aggressive tr...
2/1/2013
Core Principles, Senior Living Executive, Top of Mind
Our promise to residents is that they will be afforded choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life. The job of the staff is to be supportive, n...
1/29/2013
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Health and Wellness, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Reports, Research
Scientists have long known that memory deterioration is a natural part of aging, but new a study has found an explanation as to why forgetfulness is c...
1/23/2013
Facts and Figures, Federal Agency Activity, Memory Care Best Practices and Research, Memory Care Education, Public Policy, Reports, Research
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging released a report examining the strategies of five countries in regards to a rapidly growing population of ...
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