Survivors of severe COVID-19 report many long-term symptoms
Feb 04, 2022
The findings show physical, mental and cognitive symptoms one year after an ICU stay for COVID-19.
The importance of indoor air quality for prospective residents of senior living
By
Carolina Campanella, Ph.D.
Jan 20, 2022
Now is the time to listen to the concerns of prospective residents and their families and take actions to provide a safer, healthier living environment and raise consumer confidence.
SAGE detects conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia early
Dec 23, 2021
The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination detects the conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia sooner than the non-self-administered Mini-Mental State Examination.
Device apps aid memory in older adults with impaired cognition
Nov 24, 2021
A digital voice recorder or smartphone apps can improve prospective memory function, quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive disorders.
Caregivers more likely to have subjective cognitive decline
Nov 19, 2021
“Healthcare professionals can support their patients and their patients’ caregivers by recognizing SCD and its associated challenges in providing care and providing compensatory strategies...
Cognitive, functional decline detected before stroke
Jul 07, 2021
Patients with stroke have steeper declines in the 10 years before stroke compared with stroke-free controls.
Certain antihypertensive agents may aid cognition in elderly
Jun 21, 2021
Memory recall is better for up to three years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs versus nonpenetrant counterparts.
Top 10 safety and security considerations when designing a senior living community
By
Chad Ulman
Apr 30, 2018
Giving attention to the safety and security of your senior living community will have a powerful, positive effect on resident satisfaction.
Special needs
By
Julie E. Williamson
Mar 01, 2018
Residents with cognitive impairment present unique challenges and opportunities for the senior living field.
Friendships help inoculate residents against mental decline
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Healthy interpersonal relationships help keep aging brains healthy, suggests a new study by Northwestern University researchers.