Earlier onset of A-Fib linked to risk of developing all-cause dementia
Nov 10, 2023
Younger age at A-Fib onset was linked to increased risks of all-cause and vascular dementia and Alzheimer disease.
Hospital study on AI identifies patients with undiagnosed dementia coming from LTC
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 16, 2024
New research is looking at AI, EHRs to flag individuals who might have dementia, so that when they arrive at a hospital, the care team is ready.
Dementia and the dining experience: Empowering and training your staff
It’s time for senior living communities to rethink the role that dining services plays in caring for people with dementia across the care continuum.
2023 proved to be a ‘landmark’ year in progress toward treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2023
The 2023 update to the nation’s roadmap of strategies and actions to address Alzheimer’s disease was released Wednesday, highlighting “landmark” progress made over the past year in understanding...
ASA: Nearly one in five people develop dementia after stroke
Feb 08, 2024
In the first year after stroke, there is an almost threefold higher risk for dementia.
3 needed components of dementia programs for Medicaid beneficiaries
Oct 20, 2015
A new issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation suggests components necessary by state programs for Medicaid beneficiaries with dementia.
A high-fiber diet may reduce dementia risks later in life
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2022
The mechanisms still remain unknown but could involve interactions taking place between the gut and brain.
An episodic approach to Alzheimer’s
By
Anna Fisher
Dec 01, 2014
For so many of us working in senior care, we are often approached by family members and caregivers with questions about the uncertainty of the dementia journey.
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...
Atopic eczema tied to higher risk for dementia in older adults
Aug 09, 2022
A dose-response relationship was seen, with greater risk with more severe eczema.