By Bob Lagoyda An international case study on the household design was featured at the recent U.S. LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. The session […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here
News Topic: Housing
The Case for Age-Friendly Communities
By Robert Lagoyda The movement toward age-friendly communities is growing, with the key impetus being population ageing. In the United States alone, the population of 65 […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here
How To Redefine the Role of Nurses in Aged Care
By Geralyn Magan Aging services organizations should stop defining the role of the registered nurse (RN) in terms of the physical labor involved in clinical […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here
How You Can Fight Dementia with Your Thumbs
by Geralyn Magan A new mobile video game called Sea Hero Quest guides players through a maze of arctic rivers, golden shores, and mystic marshes. […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here
My Home Life: Research and Reflection On The Role of Care Providers
How should we think about our roles as providers vis a vis the people we serve? Professor Julienne Meyer of City University of London reflects […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here
Art-viewing Improves Cognition & Well-being in Dementia Patients and Caregivers
A recent study conducted by the Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK shows that regular art-viewing sessions via touchscreen tablets may cause significant cognitive […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here
Case Study: Are There Enough Care Providers for Canada’s Future Elders?
Dan Levitt, IAHSA Board Member and Executive Director of Tabor Village in Vancouver, Canada, shares his thoughts and insights about Canada’s rapidly ageing population and […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here
How to Combat Loneliness in Residential Care Settings
By Geralyn Magan Resident engagement and peer support can be more effective than traditional activities programs in addressing loneliness and depression among residents of nursing […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here
The Role of the Primary Care Physician in Managing Dementia
Across the globe, the role of the primary care physician in managing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has become central, and with increasing incidence of dementia and […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here
How 9 Providers Around the World Expanded into Home and Community-Based Services
A new report from the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA) explores how 9 providers of aging services in the U.S., […]
You need to login in order to like this post: click here