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Social networks are too immature -- let's wait for the...

11 August 2013
Has ‘social networking’ exploded among seniors? What should you think when you read that 43% of the 65+ (n= 356) are using social networking sites? So let’s get real -- that likely means Facebook, even though Pew wanted to throw in Twitter (5% of the 65+ use Twitter).   Do you get excited and want to start marketing your senior products through Facebook ads?  Stay calm -- we don't even know what 'using' means. So Wolfram Alpha recently published a study – summarized in this article – about ...

NIH Researchers Find Resveratrol Helps Protect Against...

10 August 2013
Source: National Institute on Aging -

Mental Health Services Should Be Part of Emergency...

7 August 2013
Although less obvious than physical injuries, emotional disorders affect many survivorsSource: HealthDay

Walking to Work Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk

7 August 2013
Car commuters have higher blood pressure, more obesity, U.K. study also foundSource: HealthDay

Why not apply Federal Regulations to Assisted Living?

7 August 2013
When the lights go on – much becomes visible. Warning – rant on. I have to ask, what do you think is the biggest fear of the Assisted Living industry? Is it PBS and documentaries about their industry?  No, many have rationalized their own organizations or will be contemplating new ways to manage bad publicity and thus prepared, they moved on. Lawsuits? They are certainly an issue – and cost time and potentially substantial amount of money. But risk managers and lawyers are around to help ...
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