Eating together, providing social support and interaction during meals could help people with dementia avoid dehydration and malnutrition and have improved quality of life, according to new research.
Group activities benefit those with dementia: research
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 03, 2016
Two studies from different continents show the benefits of group activities for people who have dementia.
New approach to mild cognitive impairment could prevent falls, provide other benefits
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2016
Earlier detection of mild cognitive impairment could reduce falls, enable older adults and their families to make decisions in advance, and save healthcare costs. Presenters at the annual meeting of the...
Study: Pharmacists help reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2016
If you’re seeking to reduce hospital admissions among those with dementia, involving a clinical pharmacist may help, according to new research from Sweden.
Therapy robot helps ease dementia symptoms: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2016
A robotic pet can be effective in decreasing wandering and anxiety-related behaviors in memory care residents, according to the results of a six-month study in seven Front Porch retirement communities...
Computerized approach detects Alzheimer’s with 82% accuracy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
Researchers have discovered how speech impairments can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with more than 82% accuracy and have developed automated technology to detect the impairments.
Local Alzheimer’s Association chapter splits from national group
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2016
Following in the footsteps of some other large Alzheimer’s Association chapters, the organization’s California Southland Chapter has separated from the national group to become Alzheimer’s...
Dementia onset preceded by decline in awareness of memory loss: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 27, 2015
People who will develop dementia may begin to lose awareness of their memory issues two to three years before the actual onset of the disease, according to a new study.
Liability claims lead to higher premiums, reduced coverage for senior living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 24, 2021
Insurance premiums are rising and coverage is tightening, leaving senior living providers facing significant increases in loss costs, according to a new claims benchmarking study from Willis Towers Watson.
Bilateral oophorectomy may up risk for developing dementia
Feb 09, 2022
“Risk-reducing oophorectomy should be limited to those women with an inherited high risk for cancer,” the medical director of the North American Menopause Society said.