These three young professionals are impacting aging care through their roles with Masonic Homes of Kentucky (MHKY). We spoke with Nick Cooper, executive director and administrator; Casey Adams, vice president of independent living; and Nicole Candler, senior vice president of marketing and communications, about about advances in aging care and why they enjoy working with…
Telehealth program brings expert care into even the smallest of rural communities in Kentucky
By Laura Dawahare Somewhere in Kentucky, a patient checks in at the front desk of her local hospital’s memory or behavioral health clinic. The patient is concerned she may be having memory problems and, at the encouragement of family and friends, has booked an evaluation. A nurse greets the patient and takes her into an…
From the Archives: The future of the VA Medical Center in Louisville
Medical News has a rich history of presenting news and information about the business of healthcare in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Over the past 24 years, our staff has had the privilege of telling thousands of stories of advocacy efforts, new developments or healthcare providers making a difference in the community. Going forward, we will…
Not your Father’s senior living facility
By: Janet Lively and Jim Schaefer For 35 years of our firm’s 63-year history, we’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with many national clients in the aging care markets, shaping the environments of people like my grandparents, parents, and future generations. A significant evolution in the desires, preferences and economics surrounding this market has…
Playlists created in the Music & Memory program have power beyond prescriptions.
By Sally McMahon The Music & Memory program, created by Long Island social worker Dan Cohen in 2006, helps provide iPods loaded with personalized playlists to people suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia across the country. The hope is that the music can trigger memories. Cohen got the idea for the program in 2006 after he…
New old way of caring for homebound has arisen with growth of the home-based primary care practice
By Ellen Thomson It is estimated that the number of people in the United States over the age of 65 will double by the year 2050. This will seriously impact the nation financially. 25 percent of Medicare spending now occurs in the last year of life, and 38 percent of Medicare beneficiaries spend a portion…