Financial hardship drives unhappiness in people living with dementia, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 05, 2024
A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals just how tough it can be financially to live with dementia.
More news for Friday, Jan. 5
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2024
Hearing aids may prevent, delay dementia onset, may help people live longer … Study links viruses to Alzheimer’s disease, advocates for vaccination … High levels of HDL cholesterol tied to higher...
Patients with dementia less likely to receive intensive care after hospital transfer
Jan 04, 2024
The authors say that future work should focus on determining whether transfers are needed.
Digital tool for helping caregivers of dementia patients gets $3.5 million grant
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 04, 2024
University researchers are testing a new digital tool that has been designed to help caregivers of people living with dementia.
More news for Thursday, Jan. 4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 04, 2024
LCS approved to take over financially troubled CCRC … Senior living provider establishes workforce development endowment … Protecting heart health may prevent dementia … Daily learning test can detect...
Remote staff training boosts quality of life, lowers sedative use in residents with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 03, 2024
A digital training program improved the quality of life for nursing home residents with dementia, and reduced dependency on psychotropic meds.
Assisted living, memory care operators elevate dementia caregiving
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 03, 2024
Two senior living communities have launched initiatives to elevate care for residents living with dementia and other cognitive issues.
More news for Wednesday, Jan. 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 03, 2024
State says lack of water, medications led to assisted living resident death … Medication tampering allegations launch investigation of CA assisted living provider … Senior living residents push city...
High levels of HDL cholesterol tied to higher dementia risk
Dec 29, 2023
The association appears strongest in adults aged 75 years or more years.
21-point brain care score can help predict incident dementia, stroke
Dec 29, 2023
A five-point higher brain care score was linked to a lower risk for incident dementia and stroke in middle-aged and older adults.