Nursing homes were once the go-to option for individuals with dementia. However, in the 1990s, the landscape began to shift as assisted living communities started targeting the same population.

Many who escalate complaints get insurance denials overturned. Consumer advocates say that’s a clear sign companies routinely ...

A comprehensive meta-analysis published in Nature Mental Health reveals that group arts programs produce meaningful improvements in mental health for adults over 55. Researchers who analyzed 39 ...

Long COVID symptoms persisted for up to two years in more than half of the individuals who experienced the condition, according to new research published in BMC Medicine.

Visions of robots, enchanted forests, and, most importantly, love flowed freely at a lucky Blanchester, OH, nursing home ...

Water aerobics performed for more than 10 weeks can effectively reduce body weight and trim waist size in overweight and obese individuals, with particularly strong results in adults aged 45 and older ...

Staying on top of blood sugar levels is important especially in people with diabetes, but sticking to adult ranges may not be ...

Not getting enough sleep and working night shifts can increase the risk of infections among nurses, according to a new study.

One approach is daily rapid huddles: short meetings, typically at shift beginning, which inform oncoming staff of changes.

An unprecedented wave of seniors now aging toward long-term care needs will present unique opportunities for operators, NIC ...

Promoting cardiovascular health in older adults could help alleviate the burden of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly ...

Persistent loneliness in people who were over the age of 70 was associated with a higher risk of dementia and cognitive ...