Improving guardianship systems is aim of demonstration project
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2017
A new demonstration project has the goal of improving state guardianship systems for older adults with dementia, individuals with disabilities and others.
Tablet computers help manage agitation in people with dementia: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2017
Tablet computers are safe and potentially effective in managing agitation among people with dementia, according to the results of a small pilot study in press by the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Dementia more common in people who live near highways
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2017
People who live near major state or interstate highways have a greater risk of developing dementia than those who live farther away, according to a new study of 6.6 million people.
‘Sniff test’ can help diagnose early Alzheimer’s: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2016
Administering a simple “sniff test” can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and the mild cognitive impairment that often progresses to dementia, according to the results...
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Dec 06, 2016
Women with dementia receive less medical attention … The Senate was expected to vote on the 21st Century Cures legislation today … 89% of adults over 50 own some type of mobile device and 73%...
Independent living hot with investors: report
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2016
Independent living offers the biggest opportunity for investment in seniors housing, according to the latest CBRE Seniors Housing & Care Investor Survey, released Tuesday.
Driving safety tests only 77% accurate for those with dementia
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2016
Current testing methods are only 77% accurate in helping to predict how safe it is for people who have mild dementia to drive, according to a study.
FDA fast-tracks Alzheimer’s drug
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2016
The FDA has granted fast-track status to a drug that is in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease, according to the developers of the medication.
Dementia diagnosis has ‘silver lining’ for many
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2016
A diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment may contain a “silver lining” for those with the disease, according to research presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International...
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Jul 21, 2016
Older adults ride in Google’s self-driving cars … Costs skyrocket for federal long-term care insurance … Medicare proposes changes to payments for Alzheimer’s, diabetes care …...