Continuity of care benefits those with dementia, healthcare system
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2016
Continuity of care for people who have dementia results in lower costs to the healthcare system and fewer adverse events for those with the disease, according to a new study.
Meet your new foe, same as the old foe
By
John O'Connor
Jul 28, 2016
Assisted living got where it is today largely by promising to do a better job than nursing homes. That same strategy — under admittedly different circumstances — also may be the key to future success.
What you need to know about the Democratic platform
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2016
The Democratic National Convention ratified the party platform late Monday in Philadelphia. We’ve highlighted topics in the 55-page document that will be of particular interest to those working in...
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Jul 21, 2016
Older adults ride in Google’s self-driving cars … Costs skyrocket for federal long-term care insurance … Medicare proposes changes to payments for Alzheimer’s, diabetes care …...
Senior living community helps teach future physicians, learn from caregivers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 14, 2016
A Florida assisted living and memory care community is partnering with a local university to help address two issues associated with the United States’ expanding aging population: The lack of geriatricians...
Implementing dignity and respect in dementia care
By
Ben Mandelbaum
Jun 20, 2016
People who have dementia deserve the same quality of care provided to other older adults, although their special needs must be considered.
Senate Appropriations Committee approves $164 billion funding bill
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 09, 2016
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a $163.8 billion health and education funding bill Thursday that increases monies for medical research and the fight against opioid abuse, among other areas,...
Delayed dementia diagnosis ups danger potential
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2016
Older adults who show signs of probable dementia but have not received a formal diagnosis are almost twice as likely as those who have received a diagnosis to undertake activities that could endanger themselves...
Does cancer protect against Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2016
New research explores whether what causes cancer in some people may protect them from developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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.