Mortality, hospice use rates differ in assisted living communities depending on whether memory care is...
By
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...
Digital assistive tech vital to dignity among dementia patients: report
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A recent review of studies around “digital assistive tech” showed those tools helped people living with dementia preserve dignity and monitor health.
Timely dementia diagnosis, specialized long-term care limited for members of minority groups: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 01, 2024
Members of racial and ethnic minority groups living with dementia are less likely to receive an accurate and timely diagnosis, they have reduced access to treatments, and they are less likely to live in...
More frequent hearing aid use could help stave off dementia, experts suggest
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Newly available non-prescription hearing aid use could have major overall health benefits and reduce the risk of dementia, experts say.
Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and caregivers are stressed
Mar 20, 2024
Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the US healthcare system, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association...
‘Elderverse’ concept could serve as a VR social hub for intrepid seniors, Mynd CEO says
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
The newly unveiled “elderverse” starts users out on a lush VR coastline, from which they can jump to entertainment or therapy options.