Artificial intelligence, MRI combination achieves 94% accuracy in predicting dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 09, 2021
A form of artificial intelligence combined with MRI scans of the brain predicted with 94% accuracy whether individuals with a specific type of early memory loss would go on to develop Alzheimer’s diseases...
Higher habitual coffee intake may slow cognitive decline
Nov 30, 2021
Higher baseline coffee consumption also was linked to slower Aβ-amyloid accumulation during a 126-month study period, as shown on brain MRI scans.
With OSHA COVID-19 vaccine mandate on hold, states move to restrict business requirements
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2021
As a federal appellate court on Friday upheld its stay on President Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate for employers with 100 or more workers, states are using legislative maneuvers to attempt to prevent...
Payment, regulatory and staffing reforms could emerge from effort to ‘reimagine’ care for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2021
Aging and caregiving experts are engaging in a year-long national dialogue to explore the future of long-term care, including innovative ways to expand the direct care workforce, increase home- and community-based...
Now is the time for older adults, their caregivers: aging services leaders
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 11, 2021
As the country waits for action on the historic $1.75 trillion social spending bill, long-term care advocates are ramping up campaigns angling to refocus attention on the sector.
People in the news, Oct. 19
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 19, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at American College of Health Care Administrators, Anthem Memory Care, Cadence Living, Carstens, Erickson Senior Living, Franciscan Advisory Services, Integra Senior...
Migraine linked to all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Oct 07, 2021
No association was observed between migraine and a risk for vascular dementia in meta-analysis of five cohort studies.
People in the news, Oct. 5
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 05, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at Anthem Memory Care, Bell PR and Marketing, Bellwether Enterprise, Brookdale Senior Living, Erickson Senior Living, Friendship Health, Koelsch Communities, LeadingAge,...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 22
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 22, 2021
Study: Internet use can improve cognitive function of seniors … SEIU poll finds majority of Americans support investment in home care … COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy found in 32% of healthcare workers...
Oral inosine does not slow progression of early Parkinson’s disease
Sep 16, 2021
No significant difference was seen in the rate of clinical disease progression or in secondary efficacy outcomes versus placebo.