Living with others, being engaged slow cognitive decline: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Living with others, weekly community group engagement and interaction with family and friends, and never feeling lonely are associated with slower cognitive decline, according to the results of a new study.
Virtual reality helps diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 28, 2019
Virtual reality can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than cognitive tests currently considered to be the “gold standard,” suggests a new study published in the journal Brain.
‘Super Agers’ may offer new insights
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Often referred to as “Super Agers,” sharp-thinking seniors close to either side of 100 have brains that could yield changes in memory care and treatment for diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s,...
Adult children dread discussing senior living with aging parents: poll
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2016
The most-dreaded topic of discussion that adult children have regarding their aging parents involves the older adults’ perceived need for assisted living and long-term care, according to respondents...
Dementia testing: Older adults see value, but few have undergone it
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 24, 2023
The majority of older adults see benefit in dementia screening tests, but most have not been tested in the past year, and a majority never have been screened, according to the results of a new poll.
Master plan on aging fails to ensure ‘robust’ long-term care continuum that includes senior living,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2024
Pennsylvania’s master plan on aging, although well-intended, focuses most of its attention on home care and community services and falls short of ensuring a “robust” long-term care continuum for...
CMS provides long-awaited guidance about HCBS for those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2016
Person-centered care plans, staffing, activities and environmental design are the keys for residential and adult day settings seeking reimbursement for services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries of home-...
More news for Thursday, Oct. 1
Sep 30, 2015
Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s care garners Gold Award … Assisted living workers suspended after photo of resident on toilet posted to social media … Study: Bright light therapy reduces depression...
Reutlinger Community partners with AFFIRMA Rehabilitation
Aug 05, 2015
The Reutlinger Community in California has formed a strategic partnership with AFFIRMA Rehabilitation, a national rehabilitation therapy services provider.
Argentum memory care meeting set for Oct. 5
Aug 22, 2016
Argentum will hold a free, one-day memory care symposium for its members on Oct. 5 in Washington, D.C.