Natural environments may cut hospitalization for patients with neurodegenerative diseases
Dec 30, 2022
The normalized difference vegetation index was negatively associated with hospitalization for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia as well as Parkinson’s disease.
Heart attack survivorship tied to long-term health consequences
Mar 04, 2024
An increased risk was seen for atrial fibrillation and cerebrovascular disease, among others.
Holiday season brings new wave of tech toys, games, aimed at older adults, memory care
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
New tech, as well as updated versions of classic games, are being marketed to older adults as offering more than just entertainment.
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.
Researchers using AI to aid Alzheimer’s care
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 07, 2023
Researchers from LSU Health Shreveport are using AI to detect Alzheimer’s and optimize treatment for patients.
National Alzheimer’s plan supports research, COVID testing in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 20, 2022
Support for clinical trial research and improved COVID-19 testing in assisted living communities are part of the 2022 update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease, announced Monday.
Medicare spending would increase $2.0 to $5.1 billion with lecanemab
May 18, 2023
$2.0 to $5.1 billion would include lecanemab and ancillary costs; estimated annual per-patient coinsurance could reach $6,636
Alzheimer’s prediction tool pinpoints where seniors fall along the timeline dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 05, 2024
A new online tool offers a prediction of how people with early-stage dementia are expected to develop worsening conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
Wearable tech offers hope for spotting dementia-causing diseases
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 11, 2024
Wearable technology that measures spatial navigation and gait could improve detection of diseases that cause dementia, according to a new study.
New app puts popular cognitive assessment tool onto smartphones
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A new app allows users to take a rapid version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment on their smartphone, for early warning signs of dementia.