Finding a purpose can lower risk of loneliness in older adults, study shows
By
C. Max Bachmann
Jun 29, 2023
Having a sense of purpose in life can offer “potent protection” against loneliness, which can be a health hazard for seniors, investigators say.
Repeat ED visits identify dementia patients most in need of supports: study
By
C. Max Bachmann
Alicia Lasek
Jun 20, 2023
A pattern of repeated emergency department visits, especially in the prior year, are a sign that increased clinical supports are warranted, investigators say.
Yoga with goats? For this crowd, it’s not a baaaaad idea
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 11, 2022
Residents at Otterbein Senior Life in Lebanon, OH, recently participated in a yoga class. Simple enough, right? Except for one big twist. This class featured some furry companions — seven pygmy goats....
Meet Lynn Weidner, 2022 Spirit Award winner
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 10, 2022
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2022 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 5 through Aug. 10....
Meet Carol Silver Elliott, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 10, 2022
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2022 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 5 through Aug. 10....
Meet Kristina Wright, 2022 Rising Star honoree
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 08, 2022
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2022 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 5 through Aug. 11....
Meet Barb Rode, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 05, 2022
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2022 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 5 through Aug. 11....
Meet Trista Wilson, 2022 Rising Star honoree
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 04, 2022
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2022 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 5 through Aug. 11....
Meet Cheryl Welch, 2022 Veteran VIP honoree
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 02, 2022
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2022 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 5 through Aug. 11....
Meet Cassie Mistretta, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 02, 2022
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2022 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 5 through Aug. 11....
