How to Manage Sleep Problems in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Sleep problems are common in Alzheimer’s and other dementias. They also commonly drive family caregivers crazy, because when your spouse or parent with Alzheimer’s doesn’t sleep well, this often means that you don’t sleep well. To make matters even worse, not getting enough sleep can worsen … Read more
Operators say the average acuity of senior living residents has risen since the start of the pandemic. In 2024, there are some companies meeting resident needs and fulfilling growth strategies by catering to them specifically. The strategies being put in place vary from operator to operator. For example, Kansas City, Missouri-based Tutera Senior Living builds in … Read more
Fight Aging! publishes news and commentary relevant to the goal of ending all age-related disease, to be achieved by bringing the mechanisms of aging under the control of modern medicine. This weekly newsletter is sent to thousands of interested subscribers. To subscribe or unsubscribe from the newsletter, please visit: https://www.fightaging.org/newsletter/ Longevity Industry Consulting Services Reason, … Read more
Cardiovascular Risk Factors for Brain Health, A while back, I wrote an article on cerebral small vessel disease, a very common condition in which the small blood vessels of the brain develop signs of damage. If you’re an older adult and you’ve had an MRI done of your brain, chances are pretty good that your … Read more
Senescent cells accumulate with age as the immune system falters in its ability to clear these cells in a timely fashion. Senolytic therapies selectively destroy some fraction of senescent cells, and first generation senolytic drugs have been demonstrated to rapidly and impressively reverse age-related disease and extend life in mice. The best of these first … Read more
This story is part of your SHN+ membership It’s no secret that senior living operators have a hill left to climb in the form of compressed margins and occupancy. Food is a growing part of that effort. In the years following Covid-19, senior living sales teams have worked hard to show the value that communities … Read more
Memory care demand is expected to grow in the years ahead – but operators must evolve for the future if they hope to see it. To help attract new residents in the months and years ahead, operators are both focusing on the real estate and the knowledge of treating cognitive decline. That is resulting in … Read more
Loneliness is a serious and growing problem among seniors, which can have a profound impact on their mental, physical, and emotional health. As they age, many elders face circumstances such as a lack of social interaction, retirement, health problems, and the death of loved ones, causing them to feel lonely and isolated. This loneliness can … Read more
Introduction: Combating Senior loneliness has become a serious problem that people are fully aware of. In old age, when family and social contacts decrease, feelings of loneliness appear. This affects mental health, which can affect the quality of life. “Senior Loneliness: Break Isolation with Practical Tips” is a book that provides practical facts and tips … Read more
Introduction: Fight Aging! publishes news and commentary relevant to the goal of ending all age-related diseases, to be achieved by bringing the mechanisms of aging under the control of modern medicine. This weekly newsletter is sent to thousands of interested subscribers. To subscribe or unsubscribe from the newsletter, please visit: https://www.fightaging.org/newsletter/ Fight Aging Longevity Industry … Read more