Yoga and meditation can offer a simple, safe and low-cost solution for improving brain fitness, according to new research. Combined, they were found to be even more effective than what many consider to...
Adding lifestyle coaching to treatment decreases cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2023
Adding lifestyle coaching to standard treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease leads to less cognitive decline compared with the standard of care alone, according to the results of a new study....
Law requiring dementia training for healthcare professionals is unprecedented, Alzheimer’s Association...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2018
Healthcare professionals who treat adults in Massachusetts will be required to undergo training related to Alzheimer’s disease under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Charlie Baker.
An open letter to senior living community staff: Thank you
By
Mike Barnes
Sep 19, 2022
Most of us who are adult children with aging parents are kind of in the dark. Thank you to everyone in the senior living field whose work enlightens us and eases our minds.
Decision-making on antipsychotic medication use in assisted living needs system-level perspective: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2023
Decisions on administering as-needed antipsychotic medications in assisted living/ residential care communities are based on attitudes, underlying morality and perceived expertise, requiring a system-level...
California governor announces Alzheimer’s task force, calls for ‘master plan on aging’
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2019
The governor of the country’s most populous state called for a new “master plan on aging” and announced a new Alzheimer’s task force, to be headed by a celebrity, Tuesday during his first State...
Bill would aid those with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2019
Bipartisan legislation that would amend the Older Americans Act to allow individuals aged less than 60 years who have a diagnosis of younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease to access the support programs of...
Act prioritizes fight against Alzheimer’s disease with state plan
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
South Carolina’s adoption of a state Alzheimer’s plan is a “step forward,” according to senior living advocates.
Two Alzheimer’s drug trials halted
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2019
Two late-stage clinical trials of a drug for Alzheimer’s disease have been stopped because they aren’t likely to produce promising results, two companies involved with the research announced Thursday.
Providers identify 5 key areas for person-centered care of residents with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 19, 2020
Several senior living companies were part of a roundtable that helped researchers identify five areas of change and developed person-centered practical solutions to address the unmet needs of people with...