Senior living resident died from drinking cleaning fluid, not eating Cheetos: coroner … GAO details HHS COVID-19 funds for older adults, congregate settings … JAMA study: Pandemic disrupted dementia...
Social isolation contributes to increased likelihood of dementia: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2023
Social isolation is common among older adults in the United States — experienced by one in four of them — and increases the likelihood of developing dementia, according to the results of a new study.
‘Substantial’ decline in dementia rates due in part to higher education levels: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2022
The prevalence of dementia in older adults in the United States declined 30% between 2000 and 2016, possibly due to rising education levels, a reduction in smoking and better treatment of cardiovascular...
Living with others, being engaged slow cognitive decline: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Living with others, weekly community group engagement and interaction with family and friends, and never feeling lonely are associated with slower cognitive decline, according to the results of a new study.
More news for Friday, Oct. 14
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 14, 2022
First LGBTQ+ Medicare Advantage plan for older adults launches … $1 million grant aims to reduce fall risk in older adults … New model predicts five-year Alzheimer’s risk … Dietary habits at midlife...
More news for Monday, Oct. 3
Oct 03, 2022
Former Aegis Living president launches new mental healthcare delivery company for older adults … Life expectancy tool may improve quality of life for those with dementia … Artificial intelligence could...
Promising Alzheimer’s drug results hailed as ‘major milestone’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2022
An investigational drug showing promise in reducing cognitive decline in early Alzheimer’s disease is being hailed as having potential to “change the course” of the disease.
Dementia Reality introduces empathetic element to dementia caregiver training
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2022
A senior living provider has created a virtual reality dementia training program it hopes will span the continuum of care and become a model for the industry.
What one does while sitting could affect dementia risk: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2022
What a person does while sitting matters, according to a new study looking at the effects of physical and mental activity on dementia risk.
More news for Friday, July 22
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 22, 2022
New division within HHS will lead pandemic response … $250,000 Alzheimer’s Foundation grant will fund research into potential new medications … TX providers encouraged to update emergency plans amid...