Accelerated trajectory of CV risk predicts dementia risk
Apr 21, 2022
Those with an accelerated versus stable cardiovascular risk trajectory have an increased risk for memory decline.
Exposure to air pollution may raise risk for dementia
Oct 27, 2022
“…[O]ur hope is these findings empower people to take an active role in reducing their exposure to pollution,” a researcher said in a statement.
Administrators, learn how to improve dementia care through therapeutic hospitality at Aug. 17 webinar
By
Chloe Konrad
Aug 05, 2021
The provision of dementia care often is focused on memory care units within senior living communities. Dementia, however, exists wherever there are older adults, including in the dining room.
New law requires dementia-specific training for assisted living staff
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Colorado lawmakers recently passed legislation mandating dementia-specific training for professional caregivers in assisted living communities and some other long-term care settings.
Healthy lifestyle tied to longer life, delayed onset of dementia
Apr 14, 2022
Healthy lifestyle in seniors is linked to longer life expectancy and a larger proportion of remaining years spent without Alzheimer’s dementia.
Poor periodontal health linked to cognitive decline, dementia
Sep 08, 2022
An independent association was seen for tooth loss, with an increased risk for both cognitive decline and dementia.
Increasing workforce, providing training top Alzheimer’s task force goals
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 31, 2023
Increasing the workforce and providing dementia competency training are among the recommendations from a Missouri task force on Alzheimer’s care.
Care management improves ROI for dementia-related care costs: study
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 28, 2024
Care management significantly improved healthcare costs, utilization and overall return on investment for Medicare managed-care people living with dementia who were enrolled in one dementia care management...
Hospice model ‘significantly’ benefits people living with dementia: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2022
Hospice care significantly benefits assisted living residents and other people living with dementia, underscoring the need to ensure access to high-quality end-of-life care for this growing population,...
Well-being could be the path to improved dementia prevention and care: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2024
Increasing well-being may be a promising nonpharmacological approach to preventing dementia, and among people already living with dementia, well-being may be improved through environmental changes and...