Several states consider requiring adult changing stations in certain buildings
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 03, 2020
Legislators in several states are considering requiring adult changing stations to be installed in certain locations to benefit caregivers and older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, those who...
Poor sleep, daytime napping could be signs of Alzheimer’s
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2019
Poor-quality sleep could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, according to the findings of a new study, published Jan. 9 in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Virtual reality helps diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 28, 2019
Virtual reality can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than cognitive tests currently considered to be the “gold standard,” suggests a new study published in the journal Brain.
More news for Thursday, Nov. 14
Nov 14, 2019
Dec. 5 is deadline to comment on Labor Department’s proposed fluctuating workweek method of computing overtime … Citing eagerness from states, CMS announces plans to issue guidance on Medicaid block...
‘Whole concept of senior living will change’ if Alzheimer’s drug is approved
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 24, 2019
“The whole concept of senior living will change,” CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday, discussing the news that Biogen and Eisai plan to seek regulatory approval of their investigational treatment for...
Exercise may delay brain deterioration in those at risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2019
Exercising several times a week may delay brain deterioration in those who are at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
‘Sniff test’ can help diagnose early Alzheimer’s: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2016
Administering a simple “sniff test” can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and the mild cognitive impairment that often progresses to dementia, according to the results...
FDA fast-tracks Alzheimer’s drug
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2016
The FDA has granted fast-track status to a drug that is in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease, according to the developers of the medication.
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Jul 21, 2016
Older adults ride in Google’s self-driving cars … Costs skyrocket for federal long-term care insurance … Medicare proposes changes to payments for Alzheimer’s, diabetes care …...
Senior living community helps teach future physicians, learn from caregivers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 14, 2016
A Florida assisted living and memory care community is partnering with a local university to help address two issues associated with the United States’ expanding aging population: The lack of geriatricians...