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Tech Talk: Technologies to meet senior living customer expectations
As the senior living industry continues to rapidly evolve for providers across North America, it is critical to proactively seek innovative ways to meet current and potential resident expectations, according to a new report from CCL Hospitality Group. The key to maintaining and growing occupancy rates, resident satisfaction and optimizing operations is embracing technology, the company says, changing the service model and learning to execute services in new ways.
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Light therapy may improve Alzheimer's symptoms
Light therapy leads to significant improvements in sleep and psychobehavioral symptoms for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD), a recent study from China suggests. The cognitive decline associated with AD is often accompanied by sleep disturbances and symptoms such as apathetic and depressive behavior, agitation and aggression.
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HR trends report for 2024 released
McLean & Company's recently published a 62-page HR Trends Report 2024 that outlines the key areas human resources will need to focus on to prepare organizations and employees for the disruption they will face in 2024. Four key trends were identified:
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Personalized intervention boosts health, cognition
Personalized health and lifestyle changes can delay or even prevent memory loss in adults at higher risk of cognitive decline, researchers say. Their two-year study compared cognitive scores, risk factors and quality of life among 172 participants, of whom half had received personalized coaching to improve their health and lifestyle in areas believed to raise the risk of Alzheimer's, such as uncontrolled diabetes and physical inactivity. These participants experienced a boost in cognitive testing, amounting to a 74% improvement over the non-intervention group.
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Tai chi may curb Parkinson's disease symptoms for years
Tai chi, the Chinese martial art that involves sequences of very slow controlled movements, may curb the symptoms and complications of Parkinson's disease (PD) for several years, according to recent research. Its practice was associated with slower disease progression and lower doses of required drugs over time, the findings show.
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Stats: 60% of adults 55+ knowledgeable about AI
Many older adults are already using artificial intelligence (AI) every day, as virtual assistants such as Siri and Alexa, smart-home devices, GPS, and other technologies, according to a recent study by the Mather Institute. The study explores the ways in which older adults use the technology, their concerns about its use, and thoughts on how AI should be used in the future.
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