AI outperforms glaucoma, retina specialists for diagnostic accuracy
Feb 28, 2024
Trainees and specialists rated a chatbot’s accuracy and completeness more favorably than those of their specialist counterparts.
Four in 10 US adults say they know someone who died from drug overdose
Feb 28, 2024
One-third of those say their lives were disrupted by the overdose death.
Digital drawing test shows promise in detecting early-stage dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 28, 2024
A drawing test that involves sketching a clock was able to better identify early dementia than paper-and-pencil alternatives, research shows.
Memory care program brings everyone along on residents’ ‘Journey’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2024
A senior living healthcare consultant went “back to basics” with the rollout of a person-centered memory care neighborhood model that standardizes its approach to care delivery, practice and management.
2 couples renew ‘I do’
By
Foster Stubbs
Feb 28, 2024
Two couples with more 5 decades of marriage renewed their wedding vows on The Blakeford’s campus. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
The Virginian completes $67 million renovation
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 28, 2024
The Virginian in Fairfax, VA, has completed a $67 million renovation project to add units and expand amenities at the continuing care/ life plan community. Owned by an affiliate of the Chicago-based private...
Higher pancreatic fat percentage linked to lower cognition in men
Feb 27, 2024
Higher pancreatic fat was linked to lower cognition and brain volumes in middle-aged men at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Cyberattack stalls prescription dispensing at UnitedHealth
Feb 27, 2024
This latest cyberattack underscores the vulnerability of healthcare data, particularly the privacy of patients’ personal information.
Updated CMS telehealth toolkit offers tips to states for improving access
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 27, 2024
CMS has released a new report on telehealth intended to give states guidance on how to assist access for those on Medicaid programs.
Dementia awareness, resident protection at center of 2 bills before lawmakers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 27, 2024
Raising dementia awareness is the goal of separate bills under consideration by lawmakers in Ohio and Georgia.