Device that monitors organ transplants could be game-changer for seniors with kidney disease
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 13, 2023
A new tool could provide a major breakthrough in monitoring and avoiding organ rejection: an ultrathin electronic implant that would continuously stream data about the organ to a software platform.
School career exploration programs help cultivate future workforce
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2023
A Texas not-for-profit organization serving people living with dementia is looking to local youth in the hopes of building a future workforce pipeline.
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2023
Proposed federal rule would establish first-ever federal adult protective services program regulations … CDC announces 43 BOLD award recipients to address dementia … New podcast series examines US...
Time spent in sedentary behavior tied to incident dementia in seniors
Sep 12, 2023
A significant, nonlinear association was identified between time spent in sedentary behavior and incident dementia.
Shorter leucocyte telomere length linked to dementia risk
Sep 12, 2023
Shorter leucocyte telomere length also was associated with smaller total brain volume, white matter volume and hippocampus volume.
Antipsychotic use increased for seniors with Alzheimer’s, related dementias
Sep 12, 2023
Among patients with ADRD receiving care from a home health agency, antipsychotic use was tied to less improvement in activities of daily living.
Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
New criteria is needed to evaluate the ability of some older adults to drive, such as people living with dementia, according to new research and analysis.
Senior living asking rates hit near-record highs in second quarter
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
Asking rates were at near-record highs for senior living communities in the second quarter, according to a new report from NIC MAP Vision.
Act prioritizes fight against Alzheimer’s disease with state plan
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
South Carolina’s adoption of a state Alzheimer’s plan is a “step forward,” according to senior living advocates.
AI-powered falls prevention gets the green light after successful pilot run
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 11, 2023
A falls prevention system enhanced by AI will be officially installed soon at a memory care community operated by Maplewood Senior Living.