Alzheimer’s prognosis models should expand data sources
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 12, 2024
Integrating data from nursing home electronic health records (EHRs) and claims in addition to the minimum data set (MDS) — data required for nursing home residents — could be better than just relying...
COVID-19 continues to affect leading causes of death in US: CDC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 12, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic radically altered the rankings of the leading causes of death in the United States in 2020, and although COVID ranks lower on the list of causes in 2023, its effects continue to be...
Digital cognitive impairment assessment tool earns validation
By
Donna Shryer
Aug 06, 2024
New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) provided validation for BrainCheck, a digital cognitive assessment tool. Researchers from the University of Washington...
Government support of dementia caregiving across the continuum important: poll
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
A recent poll of more than 1,000 older adults found they overwhelmingly want the government to support dementia care across the care continuum, including in assisted living settings.
Actions & Transactions, July 25
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 25, 2024
Lument closes $38.8M Freddie Mac refinance for CA senior living communities … ESI arranges sale of Beacon Ridge SNF in PA … Omega Healthcare Investors declares quarterly dividend … Linus Health acquires...
Metformin displayed a lowest risk for dementia across diverse antidiabetics, while α-glucosidase inhibitors had the highest risk.
Increasing RN staffing hours reduces injury-related ED visits by assisted living residents with dementia:...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 19, 2024
A new study found that increasing staffing hours of registered nurses in assisted living communities led to a 53% decrease in injury-related emergency department visits by residents living with Alzheimer’s...
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,...
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...
New report calls for more research on women’s health issues
Jul 12, 2024
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine analysis noted that women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression and osteoporosis.