Exercise may reduce fall risk for seniors with Alzheimer’s plus depression or anxiety
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2018
Long-term exercise can reduce the risk of falls for older adults who have Alzheimer’s disease plus neuropsychiatric symptoms such as depression and anxiety, according to a newly published study in the...
Argentum list of largest providers has additions but no changes at top
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2018
The top five spots on Argentum’s list of largest senior living operators in 2018 remain unchanged from 2017, but the list contains some additions from last year.
16 assisted living operators to help Alzheimer’s Association test dementia care program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2018
Sixteen assisted living operators across 12 states and the nation’s capital have signed on to help test an Alzheimer’s Association program that could enhance the care of residents with dementia.
Alzheimer’s vaccine shows promise in study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2019
A vaccine developed by University of New Mexico researchers has shown promise in preventing the formation of the tau tangles in the brain and someday potentially could prevent the cognitive decline typically...
Bill would aid those with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2019
Bipartisan legislation that would amend the Older Americans Act to allow individuals aged less than 60 years who have a diagnosis of younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease to access the support programs of...
Dementia-related deaths have more than tripled since 2000
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 15, 2019
“If all four dementia causes were counted together, dementia would have been the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2017,” according to the authors of a new report.
$5 million verdict against assisted living community follows elopement, death of resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2017
A California jury has returned a $5 million verdict against an assisted living community where a resident with dementia eloped and subsequently died.
Late resident’s family sues after elopement-related death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2017
The family of a deceased former senior living community resident is suing the Michigan community where she lived, claiming negligence and carelessness because she eloped and died from hypothermia.
254 senior living communities named ‘Caring Stars’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 15, 2016
Caring.com has released its list of “Caring Stars 2017,” and 254 senior living communities made the cut. Sixty-seven communities also have been named “Caring Super Stars” for having...
Senators formulate plan to address chronic illness in Medicare beneficiaries
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Improving health outcomes and reducing Medicare costs related to beneficiaries with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease are the goals of a bipartisan proposal...