Adequate, consistent staffing necessary for senior living and care: AMDA
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 02, 2021
The pandemic made it even more clear that more workers are needed in senior living and care, according to a position statement released Thursday by AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care...
Rapid olfactory decline may predict later cognitive impairment in seniors
Aug 04, 2022
Rapid olfactory decline also was associated with smaller gray matter volumes on MRI in the olfactory- and memory-associated brain regions.
Home Care briefs for Friday, Jan. 22
By
Joe Jancsurak
Jan 22, 2021
Colorado health officials confirm vaccinations for unlicensed home care providers … Southwest Washington State agency launches telemedicine access hub … Euro-fund launched to fight dementia … UK...
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 2
Dec 02, 2020
‘Gossip bots’ one day may serve as personal caregiver assistants for older adults with dementia … Partnership to increase availability and adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation via a virtual program...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 18
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 18, 2021
Cornell pilot program helps dementia patients manage meds … Vaccines 94% effective in protecting healthcare workers … New platform reaches vaccine-hesitant … Outset Medical joins home health coalition...
Home Care briefs for Friday, Sept. 10
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 10, 2021
New study shows gaps in family care for dementia patients … New M&A advisory firm for home health launches … Telehealth use declined in June … Grandpad partners with Growing Bolder to expand content...
Home Care briefs for Monday, March 22
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 22, 2021
Vaccine booking service now available for seniors in Illinois and Florida … Kentucky passes Senate Bill 61 and Senate Bill 74 to improve dementia care … California woman pleads guilty to Medicare kickback...
More news for Tuesday, March 21
Mar 20, 2017
Ryan: Healthcare bill must do more for older people … Here’s the prescription that Ben Carson needs to write for HUD … End-of-life planning talks often fail to communicate goals …...
Exercise may worsen cognitive impairment in those with dementia, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 18, 2018
Moderate to high-intensity exercise does not slow and in fact may hasten cognitive decline in older adults who have dementia, according to the results of a study published Wednesday in The BMJ. The findings...
The return of antipsychotics?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 29, 2015
Could new research have senior living providers reconsidering the use of antipsychotics in their communities?