Author Archive: Jeff Anderson
Jeff attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks on an academic scholarship, and also studied creative writing at University of Hull, Scarborough Campus (UK). He found his calling in 2009 when he began working with seniors and their families at A Place for Mom. He enjoys literature, chess, and music. Jeff Anderson's Google+ Profile
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Global Approaches to Dementia Care
According to a report by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), 35.6 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease. Unless a cure is found, ADI projects this number will increase to 115 million people by the year 2050. As more countries are recognizing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as a public health crisis, we looked at how several…
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Seniors and Bounce Back Hospital Admissions
Nearly 1-in-5 seniors who are hospitalized return to the hospital within 30 days. When seniors are readmitted repeatedly for the same ailment, it may indicate a need for the kind of ongoing care and support available at assisted living communities. One of the leading topics in healthcare today is reducing hospital readmission rates. The National…
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Not Alone: Interview with Author of Acclaimed Dementia Caregiving Book
We interview Martha Stettinius, author of Inside the Dementia Epidemic: A Daughter’s Memoir, which has been widely praised and also was awarded an honorable mention by Writer’s Digest in the life-stories category. In our interview, Stettinius reflects on caring for her mother and how she coped with the help of support groups and the use…
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Everything You Know About Longevity Is Wrong
Researchers who tracked 1,500 people over 80 years have come to some surprising conclusions and the factors linked to longevity. Much of what we’ve been taught about how to live a long life may be mistaken. In 1921, just over 1,500 Californian children were selected to participate in a study led by a Stanford University psychologist, Dr….
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Congratulations to Senior Living Hero Fern Marshall
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Hero Award honors “extraordinary individuals who serve older adults in senior living communities” across America. Congratulations to Fern Marshall, a dedicated volunteer at Emeritus in Colorado Springs, and Emeritus Senior Living community in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We’ll add more information about Fern and her outstanding work soon. You can view…
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Luxury Assisted Living
From putting greens to gourmet cuisine and lectures by retired university professors, luxury assisted living offers lavish perks and a resort lifestyle. Assisted living has its origin in the senior living industry’s aim to provide a personalized, more humane setting for seniors who need some assistance with daily living but will thrive in a setting…
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Congratulations to Senior Living Hero Deborah Martin
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Hero Award honors “extraordinary individuals who serve older adults in senior living communities” across America. Congratulations to Deborah Martin, Business Office Director at The Seasons, a Genesis Healthcare community in Lewisburg, West Virginia. We’ll add more information about Deborah and her outstanding work soon. You can view other ALFA…
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Congratulations to Senior Living Hero Alexis Parks
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Hero Award honors “extraordinary individuals who serve older adults in senior living communities” across America. Congratulations to Alexis Parks, a Care Associate at Holley Court Terrace, a Brookdale Senior Living community in Oak Park, Illinois. We’ll add more information about Alexis and her outstanding work soon. You can…
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Big List of Alzheimer’s Resources
Alzheimer’s disease is a fast growing epidemic worldwide, by 2050, more than 66 million people could be living with the disease. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, facing an uncertain future can be terrifying for all involved. A big part of this fear comes from not knowing what’s in store,…
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Happy Birthday to the World’s Oldest Woman: Misao Okawa
Happy birthday to Misao Okawa, the world’s oldest woman alive today, who turns 115 on Tuesday. Misao, born in 1897, has lived across three centuries. The world’s oldest living woman, Misao Okawa, turns 115 tomorrow in Osaka, Japan where she has lived most of her life. Misao was married in 1919 and had five children,…
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