FDA approves first treatment for Alzheimer’s in 18 years
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2021
The first novel therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in almost two decades was approved today by the Food & Drug Administration.
More news for Tuesday, Jan. 17
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 17, 2023
Light therapy in long-term care can aid sleep rhythms, but results depend on various factors … Cannabis-related ER visits on the rise among older adults: study … Many seniors lack clear eyesight, even...
Mortality, hospice use rates differ in assisted living communities depending on whether memory care is...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 04, 2024
Assisted living communities that provide memory care services may attract residents closer to the end of life or promote hospice use at the end of life compared with assisted living communities without...
Rosalynn Carter’s dementia news ‘will increase important conversations’ about disease, family hopes
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2023
Sharing the news that former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia will “increase important conversations at kitchen tables and in doctor’s offices around the country,” the Carter family hoped...
Illinois first state to require dementia diagnosis training for healthcare professionals
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 20, 2021
Illinois is the first state in the nation to require Alzheimer’s diagnosis training for healthcare professionals, officials said this week, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday.
More news for Tuesday, March 1
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2022
NHI, Welltower work toward settlement regarding Holiday Retirement properties … Proclamation lifts some restrictions for Washington state assisted living communities … State drops case against nurse...
More news for Tuesday, Aug. 30
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2022
NCOA, CDC Foundation launch online tool to help older adults assess their fall risk … Nurse steals $2K from 97-year-old resident for pizza party for son, police say … Economic instability, loneliness,...
More news for Wednesday, Feb. 8
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2023
CCRC’s entrance fee policy confuses resident, leads to lawsuit … Bill aims to privatize annual assisted living inspections … Those living with dementia receive less healthcare during final months:...
More news for Tuesday, June 25
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 25, 2024
Military spouses now can live in Florida senior living and care facilities for veterans … CARMEN the robot helps people with mild cognitive impairment live independently … Resident sues residential...
More news for Wednesday, Jan. 24
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 24, 2024
CMS: Expect final nursing home staffing rule this year … Johns Hopkins identifies opportunities for strengthening direct care workforce … University of Buffalo to invest $4M in aging research as...