Cutting the National Institutes of Health budget by $5.8 billion as proposed by President Donald Trump would be a setback to dementia research and “is the last thing we should do,” Sen. Susan...
Study unearths predictive features of Alzheimer’s disease
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John O'Connor
Jan 31, 2019
Researchers at the University of California have used algorithms to identify potential blood-based markers of Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery could lead to earlier diagnoses and spur non-invasive...
Company can’t market cannabidiol products for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, FDA and FTC say
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2019
A Florida company must stop marketing its unapproved cannabidiol products using unsubstantiated claims that the products treat Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions, the Food...
Model can predict cognitive decline in patients
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2019
People at risk for Alzheimer’s disease vary in how quickly cognitive decline may occur. But a new model predicts cognition test scores for up to two years and may lead to improving what medications are...
CMS announces Alzheimer’s drug coverage policy, but ‘the devil is in the details,’ experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2023
A Thursday announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding coverage of Alzheimer’s drugs is being met with skepticism by some industry advocates who say that “the devil is in...
Intrinsic capacity assessments more effective than disease management in promoting healthy aging: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 28, 2023
Focusing on older adults’ mental and physical capacities could be more effective than disease management in promoting healthy aging in older adults, according to the results of a new study.
Memory care ‘buddies’ will build connections between residents, college students
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2023
A “buddy” program connecting pre-med college students with memory care residents will create connections, promote careers in gerontology, combat ageism and improve the quality of life for residents,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2023
Social Security announces 3.2% benefit increase for 2024 … NIA grant supports training for future Alzheimer’s researchers … HUD posts multifamily disaster preparedness plan template
Meditation, music may prevent or slow cognitive decline: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2017
Meditating or listening to music may prevent or slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to new research.
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Sickness that killed three assisted living residents after Thanksgiving dinner identified … Fire officials stress importance of sprinklers in senior living … CBO issues report on long-term...