Despite concern about a potential increase of cases of dementia in an aging population over the next few decades, a new study suggests that the rate of new cases of dementia actually may be decreasing.
Master Plan for Aging adds dementia screening tool for providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2023
Primary care providers in the country’s most populous state have a new screening tool to help them identify cognitive decline in older adults and determine next steps.
‘Dementia-capable’ workforce a key to changing trajectory of disease: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2019
Building a “dementia-capable” workforce across the care continuum is one of five recommendations that could change the trajectory of the disease, which could affect 13 million people and lead to an...
Alzheimer’s Association calls for federal involvement to increase dementia care workforce, training...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
“Congress should consider the steps it can take at the federal level, including expanding the necessary workforce and improving dementia training standards and access,” as part of efforts to “help...
Current estimates fail to account for ‘hidden’ costs of Alzheimer’s, researchers say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2019
Existing measures are missing some of the costs to society associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, information that will be critical to policymakers as they make decisions related...
High blood pressure may protect ‘oldest old’ from dementia: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 17, 2017
Older adults who develop high blood pressure later in life have a lower risk of dementia after age 90, especially if they develop hypertension at or after age 80, according to the results of a new study.
ALFA supports Dementia Friendly America
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2015
The Assisted Living Federation of America has thrown its support behind the new Dementia Friendly America national initiative aimed at improving neighborhoods for those with dementia as well as for their...
Being social lowers dementia risk: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 06, 2019
Older and middle-aged adults who are socially active appear to be at lower risk of developing dementia, according to new research.
Pathway to Living imports ‘rementia’ program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2017
The operator’s soon-to-open assisted living and memory care community in Westmont, IL, will be the first senior living community in the United States to implement a dementia care program from Australia.
Alzheimer’s is topic for 3 free webinars
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2015
The federal government has announced three free webinars on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for aging services professionals and others. Continuing education credit is available.