Bidirectional link ID’d for change in depressive symptoms, memory change
Jun 13, 2024
A steeper change in depressive symptoms was linked to accelerated memory change and vice versa.
Greystone joins University Retirement Communities website as latest resource partner
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 23, 2024
Greystone, a national senior living adviser, has signed on as the newest resource partner with UniversityRetirementCommunities.com.
New York unveils animatronic pet, intergenerational game initiative to combat loneliness
By
Foster Stubbs
Jun 25, 2024
The New York State Office for the Aging will deliver 4,725 animatronic pets and games to older adults through the state’s aging network. The move is part of phase 6 of its animatronic pets initiative...
Slow and steady wins the race to bring new tech to seniors, providers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 03, 2024
Caregivers must be careful to slowly introduce new technology for seniors with dementia or in memory care, experts explain.
No sign of bird flu in ground beef, USDA says
May 02, 2024
After investigation, the US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that the nation’s ground beef supply is so far testing negative for the presence of H5N1 avian flu.
Mo Rocca shares what later-in-life achievers can teach us
Jun 20, 2024
Journalist, humorist and history buff Mo Rocca talks with McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers about his latest book, “Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs.”
Mental health treatment linked to better outcomes in CAD, heart failure
Mar 22, 2024
Patients receiving mental health treatment were less likely to be rehospitalized, have an emergency department visit or die from any cause.
A positive early verdict for AI in LTC, with caveats noted
By
John Hall
Jun 21, 2024
Experts say artificial intelligence tools have the potential to free staff for critical tasks and to offer deeper insights into community operations.
Preeclampsia linked to increased risk for young-onset dementia
May 31, 2024
An even higher risk for young-onset dementia was seen for preeclampsia before 34 weeks of gestation or superimposed on chronic hypertension.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday, unanimously, that district courts must stay arbitration lawsuits pending the outcome of private dispute resolution proceedings.