Dementia care comes with ‘catastrophic’ costs for older adults, families, study finds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 25, 2024
Older adults living with dementia, and their families, often face “catastrophic” out-of-pocket payments for assisted living and other types of long-term care, necessitating alternative financing and...
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.
Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and caregivers are stressed
Mar 20, 2024
Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the US healthcare system, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association...
Half of Native Americans older than 70 years may have cognitive impairment
May 17, 2024
Vascular and neurodegenerative injuries are approximately equally responsible for cognitive impairment.
Unique digital program serves residents with memory care and neurocognitive challenges
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2024
The Arbor Company has launched a new program to aid memory care efforts: Ella, a digital caregiver assistant.
Wrist-worn monitor can trace late-night habits of largely amiable people with late-stage dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 20, 2024
Seniors dealing with late-stage dementia are willing to accept a wearable to monitor daily habits such as sleep cycles, a new study found.
Higher olive oil intake tied to lower risk for dementia-related death
May 08, 2024
The findings were seen among US adults irrespective of overall diet quality.
Business briefs, June 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 18, 2024
Brookdale Senior Living to add gerontologist … CaringKind raises $1.4M at annual gala in support of Alzheimer’s, dementia care … Fitch Ratings affirms Wesley Enhanced Living’s IDR at BB; outlook...
People in the news, July 16
By
Eliza Mattson
Jul 16, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Aegis Living, Aline, Anthem Memory Care, Ascension Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, IntelyCare, JLL, Juniper Communities,...
State bills aim to address senior living workforce, access, dementia issues
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2024
As the nation’s population of older adults increases the demand for senior living and other forms of long-term care, states are stepping up to provide solutions and resources to address some hot topic...