Lifestyle intervention can improve cognition, function in early Alzheimer’s disease
Jun 13, 2024
A significant correlation was seen between lifestyle and both cognitive function and Aβ42/40 ratio.
Social Security Administration changes benefit calculation for Supplemental Security Income
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 29, 2024
The Social Security Administration no longer will include food in calculations used to determine a person’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income payments and the payment amount, effective Sept....
Tech advancements and care innovations key to improved elder care: expert
By
John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2024
Technological advancements and innovative care models can help alleviate worsening eldercare challenges, per Stuart M. Butler.
CCRCs partner to offer home healthcare to independent living residents
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 08, 2024
Two continuing care retirement communities in western New York have partnered to provide a home healthcare option for the communities’ independent living residents.
CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age
Jun 28, 2024
Americans 65 and older account for two-thirds of COVID hospitalizations and 82% of in-hospital deaths, yet only about 40% of Americans in that age group were immunized with the COVID vaccines that were...
Kansas providers may face fee hike after audit reveals many wrongly paid cut-rate assessments
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 05, 2024
Continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes in Kansas could face additional scrutiny — and in some cases, higher fees — after a recent audit from the Kansas Medicaid inspector general’s...
Labor Department introduces AI principles for worker safety
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 21, 2024
The Department of Labor announced last week principles for developers and employers for designing and using artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Nationwide prevalence of stroke up from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
May 23, 2024
The prevalence of stroke was higher among adults aged 65 years and older versus younger adults.
Discovery Senior Living launches customized leadership program to elevate skills of middle management
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2024
In an effort to elevate the skills of its leaders, Bonita Springs, FL-based Discovery Senior Living has launched a new leadership development program.
Delirium increases risk for subsequent death, dementia in older adults
Apr 02, 2024
A dose-response association was seen with higher risk for each additional delirium episode.