Plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s neuropathy linked to dementia risk
Aug 01, 2024
Significant associations were seen for all Alzheimer’s disease plasma biomarkers in late life with late-life dementia.
COVID-19 vaccination may increase risk for urinary tract symptoms
Aug 01, 2024
A higher proportion of those who received a single dose versus three doses had to urinate five or more times in the night.
Great American Elderverse targets social isolation and better life quality
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Staff reports
Aug 01, 2024
A new partnership that combines AI with advanced spatial computing has a simple goal: to combat social isolation and improve overall life quality for seniors.
Shortening senior living sales cycle contributes to longer length of stay
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 01, 2024
Showing prospective residents the value of moving into a senior living community sooner rather than waiting can have a tremendous effect on a community’s length of stay statistics, according to a sales...
Two bills that aim to renew the nation’s commitment to healthy aging and funding Alzheimer’s research have unanimously passed in the Senate.
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 01, 2024
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Meet Lisa King, 2024 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Josh Henreckson
Aug 01, 2024
Lisa King, regional vice president at All Ways Caring HomeCare in Louisville, KY, is a Hall of Honor inductee in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Meet Ruth Katz, 2024 Hall of Honor inductee
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Josh Henreckson
Aug 01, 2024
Ruth Katz, incoming president and CEO at Association of Jewish Aging Services in Rockville, MD, is a Hall of Honor inductee in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
‘Strong industry headwinds’ lead to bankruptcy for Guardian Healthcare
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 01, 2024
Brockway, PA-based Guardian Healthcare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Tri Pointe Homes brings Altis brand to East Coast
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 01, 2024
Tri Pointe Homes is developing its first Altis 55+ community of homes on the East Coast, the company announced Tuesday. The community of homes, which could serve as competition for active adult and independent...