Assisted living residents with dementia had higher all-cause mortality during pandemic
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 11, 2022
Assisted living residents with dementia were more likely to die from any cause in the early months of the pandemic than assisted living residents without dementia, a new study has found.
Adult cardiopathy linked to increased risk for dementia
Aug 10, 2022
Only 4 and 9% of this effect was mediated by atrial fibrillation or stroke, respectively.
Meet Kristina Wright, 2022 Rising Star honoree
By
Max Bachmann
Aug 10, 2022
Learn more about Kristina Wright, nursing home administrator, The Bay at Suring Health and Rehabilitation Center, Suring, WI.
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease patients in rural areas lack specialty care
Aug 09, 2022
Rural patients are more likely to receive a diagnosis and treatment from primary care providers.
Atopic eczema tied to higher risk for dementia in older adults
Aug 09, 2022
A dose-response relationship was seen, with greater risk with more severe eczema.
Meet Sara Terry, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 09, 2022
Learn more about Sara Terry, senior vice president of resident and family engagement and experience for Brookdale Senior Living.
Long-term loneliness tied to risk for memory decline
Aug 08, 2022
The association was particularly strong for those aged 65 years or older and for women.
More news for Monday, Aug. 8
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 08, 2022
$25 million in COVID-19 payments will support 211 long-term care organizations … As long-term care job vacancies approach 30%, report suggests solutions … Frontline nurses likely to leave profession...
Meet Wendy Schrag, 2022 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 08, 2022
Learn more about Wendy Schrag, vice president of clinical services, Touchmark, Beaverton, OR.
Social isolation, loneliness may harm cardiovascular, brain health
Aug 04, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness appear to be independent risk factors, but data on mediating pathways and confounders are limited.