Call for Papers: Seniors Housing & Care Journal

Mather LifeWays and the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry are now accepting submissions for the 2009 edition of Seniors Housing & Care Journal. The submission deadline is Monday, May 4. For full story, click here.

Making Sense of Memory Loss Online

Developed by Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association, Making Sense of Memory Loss Online is an evidence-based course that helps family members who care for someone in the early or late stages of memory loss, whether or not that individual has received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia. For full story, click here.

Mather LifeWays at the Life Services Network Annual Convention

Visit Mather LifeWays at the Life Services Network of Illinois Annual Convention and Exhibition. The conference is Wednesday–Friday, March 25–27, at Chicago's Navy Pier and will feature over 150 educational sessions, nationally-acclaimed faculty, unmatched networking events, and the biggest exhibit hall ever! For full story, click here.

The Availability of Assisted Living for Low Income Older Adults

In this study, University of Kansas researchers Rosemary Chapin, Ann Marie Hickey, Roxanne Rachlin, and Doreen Higgins examine the availability of assisted living (AL) as a residential option for low income older adults. For full story, click here.

Frontline Worker Satisfaction Related to the Quality of Supervision

New research published in the Journal of Aging and Health stresses that job satisfaction of frontline long-term care (LTC) staff reflects on the quality of their supervisor, and outlines the factors that influence job fulfillment. For full story, click here.

The Practice Change Fellows Program Now Accepting Applications

The Practice Change Fellows program seeks to develop quality leadership that can improve proper care for older adults. The fellowship is offered to nurses, physicians, and social workers over a two-year period so that participants can develop expertise to impact the quality of care for older adults. For full story, click here.

Call for Papers: The 2009 National Lifespan Respite Conference

On Thursday and Friday, September 24 and 25, the California Respite Association will host the annual National Lifespan Respite Conference in Burbank, California. The deadline for paper submissions is Thursday, March 26. For full story, click here.

The National Institute on Aging's Updated Exercise Guide

In 1998, the National Institute on Aging published Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging. Because of ongoing research into the benefits of exercise for older adults, they have decided to publish an updated version on their website. For full story, click here.

Improving Function after Knee Replacement through Strength Training

Research published in the latest issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism found that exercise designed to progressively strengthen the quadriceps will significantly improve knee functioning after knee replacement surgery. For full story, click here.

Environmental Threats to Healthy Aging

A forward-looking, well-reasoned report entitled "Environmental Threats to Healthy Aging: With a Closer look at Alzheimer's & Parkinson's Diseases" recently was issued jointly by the Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Science and Environmental Health Network. For full story, click here.

Outdoor Temperature Influences Blood Pressure

New research suggests that elderly persons face elevated risks associated with temperature-related changes in blood pressure. Older adults often have a diminished capacity to regulate blood pressure and face a greater chance of cardiovascular-related morbidity during extreme weather events. For full story, click here.

New Study Seeks to Link Physical Performance in Childhood and Late Life

Researchers in the United Kingdom sought to test the proposed relationship between early childhood physical conditions and physical performance and activity in older adults. For full story, click here.

The Family Caregiver Alliance Releases National Policy Statement for 2009

The Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) recently published policy recommendations for the new presidential administration. For full story, click here.

Contributors
Richard Shank	Editor
Scott King	Staff Writer
Saher Selod	Staff Writer
Jon Woodall	Staff Writer
Linda Hollinger-Smith	Vice President, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging

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