OTC medications linked to cognitive impairment — again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
Another study serves as a reminder that over-the-counter medications sold to treat colds, sleep issues, heartburn, allergies or diarrhea may come with a side effect: cognitive impairment.
Family sues after assisted living resident wanders, dies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2016
The adult children of a man who had dementia are suing the assisted living community where he lived, maintaining that lack of supervision at an outing led to his disappearance and death.
Modern technology’s positive effects on memory care
By
Tom Rotz
Apr 18, 2016
Advancements in technology can have a positive effect on memory care and those affected, by improving quality of life and even slowing the progression of the disease.
Reduce wandering risk with real-time resident location monitoring
By
Chad Ries
Apr 14, 2016
Every second counts when searching for a wandering resident with cognitive impairment. Resident safety and security systems that use RTLS technology offer immediate community-wide visibility when and where...
Research discovers why those with Alzheimer’s stop recognizing faces
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 12, 2016
New research sheds light on why those with dementia lose their ability to recognize faces and finds that it’s not due to a general memory problem.
Fund Alzheimer’s research, Senate committee told
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2016
Witnesses testifying before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and committee members themselves, called for more funding for Alzheimer’s research at an April 6 hearing.
LeVine named Medical Director of Year
Apr 06, 2016
David LeVine, M.D., C.M.D., medical director of Menorah Manor in St. Petersburg, FL, has been named 2016 Medical Director of the Year by the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
CCRC expands in $11 million project
Apr 05, 2016
Robin Run Village, a continuing care retirement community in Indianapolis managed by Brookdale Senior Living, has added an $11 million three-story building to expand its assisted living and dementia care...
Report: Alzheimer’s is costliest disease in United States
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2016
A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association provides updated information on the current and predicted prevalence and cost of Alzheimer’s disease.
LCB Senior Living’s Freitas named NCCDP 2016 Educator of the Year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2016
Joshua Freitas of LCB Senior Living has been named 2016 Educator of the Year by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.