Study helps providers, residents plan ahead for when it’s time for older drivers to hand over the keys
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2024
Routine cognitive testing could help older drivers make decisions about whether to give up the keys, as well as help senior living providers plan ahead for alternative transportation options to help residents...
Self-, partner-reported cognitive decline linked to tau
May 30, 2024
Significant associations were seen between self- and study partner-reported Cognitive Function Index and tau driven by elevated Aβ.
More news for Thursday, May 30
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2024
Free training helps dementia caregivers cope with difficult behavior … 2 former senior living employees charged in resident’s hypothermia death … HUD announces $67M in new funding for energy...
Study identifies factors that predict driving cessation in seniors
May 22, 2024
Older age, female sex and progression to symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease were associated with driving cessation.
Business briefs, May 15
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 15, 2024
Emerging lawsuit could put pressure on employers to seek better insurance plans for workers … Circle of Life Alzheimer’s Homes earns accreditation from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America … Ōmcare,...
Letters promote congressional support for $353 million increase in federal funding for dementia initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Congressional support is growing for increased federal funding for dementia research, as evidenced by two recent letters to House appropriations subcommittee leadership.
Benefit of thick liquids in Alzheimer’s disease and dysphagia unclear
May 06, 2024
Patients receiving thick versus thin liquids were less likely to be intubated and more likely to have respiratory complications.
Actions & Transactions, May 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 03, 2024
Dwight Capital & Dwight Mortgage Trust close $152.5M in senior housing transactions during Q1 … Capital Markets arranges financing for senior living property in Glendale, AZ … Clearwater Living acquires...
More medical lab tests will soon face federal scrutiny, FDA says
Apr 29, 2024
Laboratory tests used by millions of Americans are soon to be classified as medical devices, and as such be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, the agency announced Monday.
Dementia training for first responders required by new Virginia law
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2024
First responders in Virginia now will be required to undergo training to improve their professional interactions with people living with dementia, as well as their caregivers.