Maplewood at Stony Hill to roll out AUGi falls prevention system … AARP survey finds that older adults are underprepared for disasters … PA’s Allegheny County receives $1.85M from CDC to improve...
More news for Tuesday, Feb. 21
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 21, 2023
Report offers insights in making LTC affordable … Details in senior living poisoning death released; Attorney general will decide if Atria will face charges … Scientists ID promising new anti-aging...
Tennessee creates coordinated response to Alzheimer’s disease
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2024
Recognizing the need to coordinate and integrate services for older adults and people with disabilities, Tennessee has created a new Department of Aging and Disability to provide more strategic planning...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 02, 2022
Bill targets reform of CMS drug coverage authority in wake of aducanumab decision … FCC moves to improve affordable connectivity program for HUD residents … Partnership launches cybersecurity hub,...
Business briefs, July 26
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 26, 2023
Vermont CCRC Wake Robin recognized for sustainability efforts … Parker donates $18.8M to Rutgers to increase geriatric specialists serving aging services … Study of dementia patients’ frequent ER...
Digital drawing test shows promise in detecting early-stage dementia
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 28, 2024
A drawing test that involves sketching a clock was able to better identify early dementia than paper-and-pencil alternatives, research shows.
More news for Friday, Aug. 11
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
HumanGood, Pleasant Spring Communities to affiliate … Exercise reduces depressive symptoms in healthcare workers … Older adults lost $432M to financial scams in first quarter 2023 … Cumulative proton...
Depression/memory connection calls for close monitoring of older adults over time
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 25, 2024
Depression and memory are closely related, with both seeming to affect each other, according to new research.
Monoclonal antibodies provide small benefits in Alzheimer’s disease
Jan 26, 2024
Harms include increased risks for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA)-edema, ARIA-hemorrhage and symptomatic ARIA-edema.
Antiepileptic med use increasing in nursing home residents with dementia
Nov 10, 2022
The two most common, valproic acid and gabapentin, are being used in clinically distinct ways.