Dementia, stroke risk linked with diet soda consumption
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2017
People who drink at least one artificially sweetened beverage a day could have almost three times the risk of developing dementia or stroke compared with those who drink such beverages less than once a...
Bill would require first responders to receive dementia training
By
John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2019
Two Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require first responders to receive Alzheimer’s disease training.
Exercise may benefit seniors with dementia
Oct 19, 2016
Older adults who already have memory and thinking difficulties may see a small benefit from exercising, according to new research published Wednesday online by the journal Neurology.
Appropriations bill increases dementia research funding by $350 million to $2.8 billion
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 23, 2019
The appropriation bill signed into law Friday contains a $350 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health. The increase brings total annual NIH...
More news for Monday, Feb. 6
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 06, 2023
Omega, Ensign, RMR Group hold earnings calls … Social isolation tied to wide variety of dementia risk factors … Moderately intense physical activity key to cutting dementia risk: study … Prevalence...
Public health departments can be partners in dementia care, report authors say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2018
Public health departments can be resources for senior living communities to improve the lives of residents with dementia as well as the lives of staff members, according to the authors of the “Healthy...
More news for Friday, Nov. 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2023
Neighoborhood environments can influence modifiable factors for Alzheimer’s, dementias … Former assisted living owner to undergo competency evaluation in exploitation case … Enhanced tai chi program...
App will assess dementia-friendliness of senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 04, 2017
An app designed to help make senior living communities and other settings more suitable for older adults and those with dementia should be ready for download by Sept. 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, according...
More news for Thursday, Dec. 14
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 14, 2023
Sedentary lifestyle contributes to dementia risk … WI tops list of states with best elder abuse protections … Suicide rate highest among older adults over 75: CDC … Research links housing instability...
Bills prioritizing funding for dementia research and care move forward in Congress
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 19, 2024
Several bills aimed at renewing the nation’s commitment to healthy aging and funding for Alzheimer’s research are moving their way through the legislative process.