Neighborhood greenspace, income linked to white matter grade
Nov 02, 2023
A combination of lower neighborhood income and lower greenspace may be a risk factor for worsening white matter grade on MRI.
As more seniors turn to music therapy, health insurer says it will help payers find their groove
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 02, 2023
Longevity Health will now provide coverage for a platform that provides music therapy via singing to senior living communities.
‘Smart gym’ gives seniors a customized workout without fear of dumbbells
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 18, 2023
One senior living facility’s “smart” fitness center includes equipment and software designed to create a personalized regimen for residents.
Older adults at risk for real-world impersonation scams
Sep 27, 2023
The highest cognition and financial literacy was reported for older adults who engage but with skepticism.
AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023
A new meta-study on using AI within geriatrics praises AI as a “valuable asset” but still warns about the need for future research and potential ethical concerns.
Extreme heat exposure tied to faster cognitive decline in vulnerable populations
Aug 25, 2023
The association was seen for Black residents and residents of poor neighborhoods, but not for white residents or those in wealthier neighborhoods.
Healthcare system unable to meet needs of elderly living alone with cognitive issues
Aug 23, 2023
The US healthcare system is not well-equipped to address the unique needs of older adults living alone with cognitive impairment, the authors said.
Eligibility limited for anti-β amyloid mAbs in seniors with MCI
Aug 18, 2023
Few older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia were eligible for lecanemab or aducanumab after applying clinical trial criteria.
Helping residents stay sharp and mentally healthy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 24, 2023
A study published online last week by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shared the frightening finding that “cognitive functioning may decline at an accelerated rate immediately post-retirement.”...
Falls prevention in individuals with mild cognitive impairment aided by simple risk factors
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 21, 2023
Simple risk factors can help identify people with mild cognitive impairment who have a higher probability of falling, according to the results of a new JAMDA study.