AI-speech interpreter a first in growing list of Alzheimer’s tools
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 08, 2023
Researchers who describe Alzheimer’s as a “looming health crisis” have developed a new approach to screening the disease by using AI to interpret speech patterns.
A memorable tree
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2023
Photos of residents of Vista West adorned the Christmas tree in the drawing room in the Wisconsin governor’s residence this year. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Olive oil may help protect against dementia, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Nov 27, 2019
An apple a day might keep the doctor away. But a diet rich in olive oil could prevent cognitive impairment.
Some with cognitive impairment refuse evaluation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2015
People who live alone were the least likely to agree to diagnostic assessment after they had a positive result during a dementia screening, according to a new study.
Antipsychotics in assisted living
By
Steven Fuller, D.O., Ph.D.
Aug 12, 2015
You’ve undoubtedly heard the adage: “Strength in numbers.” Now consider the “numbers” generated by your “resident health data” in your assisted living community.
New digital offerings include scrapbooking tool and 360-degree tours for dementia patients
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 29, 2023
Among this week’s new digital offerings is a new scrapbooking tools, targeted at residents who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
Legislators scramble to clarify new dementia training requirements
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2020
Legislators in New Hampshire have been scrambling to clarify new minimum training requirements for workers in assisted living and other settings caring for residents with dementia after a bill with the...
Remote staff training boosts quality of life, lowers sedative use in residents with dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 03, 2024
A digital training program improved the quality of life for nursing home residents with dementia, and reduced dependency on psychotropic meds.
More news for Friday, March 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2024
What states spent on dementia care in 2010 through 2019 … Impaired sense of direction may be early sign of Alzheimer’s … Experiencing low healthcare quality is associated with greater dementia risk...
Research focuses on diagnosing, lessening effects of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, costing the nation $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A variety of studies and pilot programs are underway...