App will assess dementia-friendliness of senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 04, 2017
An app designed to help make senior living communities and other settings more suitable for older adults and those with dementia should be ready for download by Sept. 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, according...
Regular internet use in late adulthood may protect against dementia
May 05, 2023
Regular use cut risk in half regardless of educational attainment, race, ethnicity, sex and generation.
Risk for dementia diagnosis up for seniors with schizophrenia
Jun 24, 2021
The incidence of dementia increased at age 66 and 80 years for those with schizophrenia versus those without serious mental illness.
Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk
Jul 20, 2023
Older veterans living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods have an increased risk for dementia in an adjusted analyses.
Stress, depression linked to MCI, Alzheimer’s disease
Oct 20, 2023
Chronic stress and depression are independent risk factors and have an additive effect when combined.
Bills prioritizing funding for dementia research and care move forward in Congress
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 19, 2024
Several bills aimed at renewing the nation’s commitment to healthy aging and funding for Alzheimer’s research are moving their way through the legislative process.
A calming influence
Dec 01, 2015
A robotic therapy cat can help improve quality of life for people with dementia, according to a pilot study out of Mälardalen University in Sweden.
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 14, 2023
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Spotlight on smart lock highlights ways families, senior caregivers can keep those with dementia safe
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
A smart lock for dementia highlights recent tech aimed at monitoring and keeping senior family members safe.
Assisted living residents with dementia receiving too many antipsychotics, GAO says
By
John Hall
Mar 03, 2015
Government investigators are calling for greater scrutiny of antipsychotics use among residents with dementia in settings beyond nursing homes.