Statins may help reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
Drugs frequently prescribed to treat high cholesterol might also help reduce the odds a person will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a new examination of Medicare data has found.
With pandemic easing up, it’s time for home care providers to practice self-care, doctor offers
By
Liza Berger
Apr 12, 2021
As the pandemic wanes, home care providers and their patients can practice self-care to recover from the emotional toll the public health emergency has taken
Delayed dementia diagnosis ups danger potential
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2016
Older adults who show signs of probable dementia but have not received a formal diagnosis are almost twice as likely as those who have received a diagnosis to undertake activities that could endanger themselves...
Olive oil may decrease risk of Alzheimer’s
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
Extra-virgin olive oil reduced markers for Alzheimer’s disease in a recent study.
Association head to home and hospice providers: Stay vigilant on compliance as demand increases
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 07, 2021
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) warned members Thursday to remain on top of laws and regulations as more care moves into homes.
Dementia care report should be ‘catalyst for change,’ committee says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 24, 2021
An ad hoc committee from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine produced a report on how to move dementia care forward by focusing on the well-being of individuals with dementia and...
Alzheimer’s finding a real eye-opener
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2015
Extra sleep can help fruit flies overcome Alzheimer’s disease-like memory problems, according to new research out of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Caregivers, not just people with dementia, need screenings, interventions for loneliness, study shows
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2024
Isolation and loneliness are a shared experience and a source of distress not only for people with dementia, but also their caregivers, according to new study findings.
More news for Friday, Nov. 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2023
Neighoborhood environments can influence modifiable factors for Alzheimer’s, dementias … Former assisted living owner to undergo competency evaluation in exploitation case … Enhanced tai chi program...
‘Substantial differences’ in assisted living, nursing home admissions show need for improved health...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 15, 2023
Comparing new assisted living community and nursing home admissions, researchers who conducted a recently published study found “substantial differences” related to demographic and socioeconomic factors,...