The Assisted Living Federation of America has thrown its support behind the new Dementia Friendly America national initiative aimed at improving neighborhoods for those with dementia as well as for their...
Herpes zoster not linked to increased dementia risk
Jun 13, 2022
A small reduction in the risk for dementia was seen after the first year for people with shingles versus general population comparators.
Singing and music benefit those with dementia, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2015
Residents with dementia are likely to do better if caregivers encourage them to sing or listen to music, a new report finds.
Study: Improve Alzheimer’s options
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2014
Policymakers should consider more ways to improve senior living-related services and supports for people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to RAND Corporation researchers.
Healthy lifestyle shown to decrease dementia risk up to 36 percent: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 17, 2022
New evidence suggests that lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise and sleep, can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Migraine linked to all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Oct 07, 2021
No association was observed between migraine and a risk for vascular dementia in meta-analysis of five cohort studies.
Cataract extraction linked to lower risk for dementia development
Dec 07, 2021
No significant association was seen for glaucoma surgery with dementia risk in a prospective study involving older adults.
History of hypothyroidism linked to increased dementia risk in ≥65s
Jul 06, 2022
The association was most significant for those aged 65 years or older with a history of hypothyroidism who received medication.
Ophthalmic conditions linked to increased risk for dementia
Sep 14, 2021
The risk increased in association with age-related macular degeneration, cataract and diabetes-related eye disease, but not glaucoma.
Pathway to Living imports ‘rementia’ program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2017
The operator’s soon-to-open assisted living and memory care community in Westmont, IL, will be the first senior living community in the United States to implement a dementia care program from Australia.