Financial burden of dementia poses challenges for older adults, caregivers, payers: researchers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 09, 2024
The growing population of older adults brings with it an increased prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Two new papers look at the increasing financial burden on people living with...
Proposed bill would ‘destroy dementia training,’ advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 18, 2023
A proposed bill before the Illinois Legislature would “destroy dementia training” for healthcare providers by reducing education requirements, according to dementia care advocates.
Caregivers, seniors with Alzheimer’s to benefit from ‘Rippl’ effect, access to 24/7 helpline
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 09, 2024
A new dementia care platform will get telehealth to more seniors, and their caregivers, including access to a 24/7 helpline.
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.
Focus on briefs: Dementia
Feb 01, 2023
Alzheimer’s blood test, Aducanumab approval issues, Medicare coverage of brain scans that diagnose dementia, Some at higher risk for Alzheimer’s
Package of bills targets memory care services, staffing agency regulation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2023
Delaware lawmakers took the recommendations from a recently released long-term care task force report to heart in introducing a package of bills that target dementia care and temporary staffing agency...
Progress made in Alzheimer’s research and lifestyle interventions, NIH says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 30, 2022
The burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is significant, according to the National Institutes of Health. But scientists have made progress in drug development, lifestyle interventions,...
5α-reductase inhibitors linked to depression, but not dementia
Dec 29, 2022
The magnitude of association for finasteride and dutasteride with dementia decreased over time and became nonsignificant.
Bipartisan efforts would accelerate dementia care workforce preparedness, access to care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
A bipartisan bill that has been introduced would better prepare primary care providers to diagnose disease and care for people living with dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Holistic dementia care reduces staff burdens, enhances provider market position
By
Paul Tanico
Feb 01, 2024
By adopting a comprehensive strategy that balances clinical insights, lifestyle interventions and economic considerations, staff members can unlock the potential for improved outcomes and elevate the facility’s...