New Rx instructions tighten use of controversial Alzheimer’s disease drug
Jul 08, 2021
Major changes to prescribing instructions are rare, especially so soon after approval; it change could curb the drug’s use.
Racial, ethnic disparities explored in subjective cognitive decline
Jul 08, 2021
More Black and Hispanic adults than white adults report subjective cognitive decline at age 45 to 54 years.
Meet Christiana Bonsu, Veteran VIP honoree
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 08, 2021
Christiana Bonsu, director of resident care at Five Star Senior Living’s Somerford Place Columbia in Columbia, MD, is a member of the 2021 class of McKnight’s Women of Distinction as a Veteran...
A very troubling $56 billion question
By
John O'Connor
Jul 08, 2021
Considering some of the alternatives, I’m far from convinced that bankrupting Medicare for the sake of Aduhelm would be money well spent.
People in the news, July 6
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at Arrow Senior Living, Berkadia, Covenant Woods, ER Senior Management, Fox Hollow Retirement Care & Independent Living, iN2L, Haven Senior Investments, LeadingAge...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, July 6
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 06, 2021
Study finds low-income patients less likely to receive palliative care … Minnesota home healthcare provider agrees to pay $39,000 in overtime and back wages … J&J says vaccine provides protection...
Changes in movement may indicate preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 02, 2021
Changes in daytime fractal motor activity regulation may occur in women before cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
One-third of elderly caregivers from gray market
Jun 29, 2021
Gray market care represents a substantial proportion of paid, long-term care for older adults, according to a study published online by the Journal of Applied Gerontology.
People in the news, June 29
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jun 29, 2021
Appointments and promotions at Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries, Caddis, Covenant Living Communities and Services, Grace Management, LCS Development, LeadingAge Illinois, Menorah Manor and Trilogy...
Who let the dogs in? Therapy pets play important role in the home
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jun 28, 2021
In home care, having a support network is crucial. That consists of family members, friends and caregivers. It also may include pets.