It may seems trivial but stating it again helps us put things in perspective: we start growing old when… we are born. The Aging process has multiple phases and we usually only mention “Age” for the older part of our life. It is actually now commonly accepted that the average human body reaches its full […]
A recent study published on November 9th 2010 by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) shows that Assisted Living communities are tracking and monitoring employee and residents satisfaction. This study is the first of its kind and also shows that providers are using numerous methods to record the quality of care and services being […]
There are numerous positive effect of music. From helping premature baby develop quicker to soothing and calming older adults, listening to music has always been an helpful tool and relaxing activity. Retirement communities are no exception, music and musical activities have found their place and are often used to enhance life of residents. but music […]
A team of scientist led by Alejandro Bonmatí at the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain have uncovered remains of the most elderly ancient human ever – 500,000-years-old – in northern Spain. The individual, who was too old to hunt and fend for himself, was still a member of a family. The find suggests that hunter-gatherers […]
About 60% of nursing home residents are visited less than once a year. Many older people never have visitors and spend their days alone and lonely. In addition to the housing and medical role of the senior community, one should never forget they also need to create and support stimulating life for our elders. As […]
