Celebrate Senior Health Did you know May 26th is National Senior Health and Fitness Day? I love that! You know the good ole phrase “if you don’t use it, you lose it”… we all know that’s truer than we’d like to admit. I absolutely love watching videos of seniors who beat the odds and hit …
“I Care A Lot” is a Netflix film that centers around the topic of elder abuse. This film has many people talking about the dangers our seniors face as they age. We welcome the discussion as we reassert our belief that senior health and happiness need to be the primary motivations for senior care and related industries.
TEXAS REGULATORY CHANGES URGENT RALNA members in Texas should immediately review the new proposed changes to regarding Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, especially pertaining to Facility Construction. Some of these changes may only be changes in numbering, because the statute governing assisted living is being moved to a different Chapter in the Texas Code. …
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are rising and creating catastrophic healthcare, economic, and social impacts across the country, and these impacts are rapidly growing. State and local governments are getting organized to address this crisis head-on.
RALNA is always concerned about the comfort, health and safety of RAL residents. However, a “one-size-fits-all” standard simply doesn’t work and creates barriers that reduce access to quality care.
Falls are a leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries to older Americans. They present a significant risk to seniors impeding their ability to stay healthy, mobile, and remain independent. It’s essential to know the common medications that could pose a greater risk for senior falls.
The zest for life never ends and seniors in their twilight years want to experience just as much of it as their younger counterparts. So, they have lost a step and they can’t always remember where they put their keys, their desire to accomplish and derive purpose is still strong, so here are a few hobbies that your senior might want to explore.
Oklahoma Are regulatory changes underway in Oklahoma? We received a tip recently that significant changes are underway to the licensing regulation for residential care homes. Changes could include imposing more requirements relating to how the home is designed and built. One option regulators are considering is adopting the 2018 FGI Residential Design Guidelines which, if …
The social media platform TikTok has exploded in popularity in the past few years, and now seniors are getting involved in a big way. Nothing keeps us young, like trying new things – this might be something your seniors would love to try.
New research suggests that seniors who learn several new things could make their brains decades younger and stave off dementia.
This research is exciting news for anyone who works with seniors or is concerned about their brain health as they age.
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