Researchers use virtual reality to help develop dementia test
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2017
Scientists are asking the players of virtual reality games to play a free game to help them better understand dementia, with the goal of developing a diagnostic test. A mobile version is available, too.
More news for Friday, Sept. 16
Sep 15, 2016
Program employs a handyman to upgrade low-income seniors’ health … Startup wants to be Airbnb for assisted living … NIH award expands landmark Alzheimer’s biomarker study …...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 24
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 24, 2021
Biden taps key Obamacare player to head CMS Innovation Center … Study addresses the effects of home hospice and nurse visits for hospice patients with dementia … Cleveland Clinic, Amwell partner...
They must have a chip on their shoulder
By
John O'Connor
Aug 11, 2016
There is a very simple, effective way to prevent residents with dementia from wandering into harm’s way. Unfortunately, it is also illegal in many places.
Family of deceased resident awarded $5 million
Nov 02, 2015
A jury has awarded $5 million to the family of a senior living resident with dementia who died after ingesting dishwashing detergent.
Silverado hosts brain health conference
Nov 10, 2015
More than 40 medical experts gathered recently for a three-day conference hosted by Silverado.
More news for Monday, Oct. 16
Oct 16, 2017
The insufficiency of Medicaid block grants: The example of Puerto Rico … CNN says drug used inappropriately on elderly with dementia … American Geriatrics Society renews call for bipartisan...
$275K LeadingAge grant targets long-distance caregivers of seniors with dementia
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 22, 2021
A $275,000 National Institute of Health grant could help senior service nonprofit LeadingAge extend lifelines to long-distance caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Home Care briefs for Monday, March 8
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 08, 2021
Senate passes $1.9T stimulus package … Homebound seniors left behind as Florida expands vaccinations … Iraq War veteran continues serving community as a home care business owner … People with...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, July 6
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 06, 2021
Study finds low-income patients less likely to receive palliative care … Minnesota home healthcare provider agrees to pay $39,000 in overtime and back wages … J&J says vaccine provides protection...