Resident’s $1 million donation will fund nurse training and research programs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2018
A resident of a Pullman, WA, independent and assisted living community has committed $1 million in part to try to improve senior living caregivers’ recognition and understanding of Parkinson’s,...
Alzheimer’s care isn’t working; here’s what is
By
Pamela Reese
Aug 29, 2019
There are several reasons that I don’t believe Alzheimer’s care is where it should be. Here are six.
Early success for Alzheimer’s vaccine that targets tau protein
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2016
Swedish researchers have developed a vaccine that homes in on the tau protein. In fact, all but one of the 30 vaccinated patients showed a favorable immune response.
Stimulate the senses to engage memory care residents
By
Keith A. Myers
Jul 02, 2018
As we continue to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, caregivers and assisted living facilities have been able to create increasingly sophisticated and tailored solutions to help improve...
Memory care approach cuts antipsychotic med use in more than 50% of residents: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 18, 2019
A person-centered approach to memory care led to the reduced or discontinued use of off-label antipsychotic medications in more than half of the residents of 53 long-term care communities, including assisted...
Flu vaccination cuts older adults’ dementia odds by 40 percent over 4 years
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 27, 2022
Older adults with no signs of dementia and at least one flu vaccination were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease within the next four years than their unvaccinated peers, according to a new...
Proposed assisted living bill a ‘cure worse than the disease’: advocates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 09, 2022
A Kansas bill backed by the Alzheimer’s Association regarding appeals of involuntary discharges from long-term care communities is a “cure worse than the disease,” according to senior living advocates.
How to scale memories, build community and enhance quality of life through 3-D stories
By
Douglas Cole
Mar 21, 2019
Preliminary results of studies on the effectiveness of 3-D presentations at senior living communities in the United States and Canada are promising.
Do you really want to know you have Alzheimer’s?
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2022
Would you want to know if Alzheimer’s disease is starting to feast on your brain? It turns out the answer soon might be in your hands.
Studies reveal 4 factors in brain health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2016
Recent research suggests that people can take certain dietary, dental and exercise steps to improve their brain health.