Bipartisan bill would create Office of Alzheimer’s Disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2019
An Office of Alzheimer’s Disease would be created in Florida under a bill introduced Monday in the state House of Representatives by Rep. Matt Willhite, a Democrat, and Rep. Scott Plakon, a Republican.
Gupta, Halperin to receive Proxmire Award
Feb 01, 2016
LeadingAge and Integrace will honor Sanjay Gupta, M.D., and Alexander “Sandy” Halperin, D.D.S., with the 2016 Sen. William Proxmire Award at the third Great Minds Gala.
Alzheimer’s costs expected to increase by $20 billion this year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 21, 2018
The national cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to increase $20 billion this year compared with last year, totaling more than $277 billion in 2018, according...
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May 31, 2017
Mobility aids may increase fall risk for those with dementia … Handwashing: Cool water as effective as hot for removing germs … Infection with seasonal flu may increase risk of developing Parkinson’s...
New law adds disclosure requirement for memory care providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 21, 2021
A new law in Texas requires memory care providers to make a new disclosure, but it won’t mean big changes for the sector, according to a senior living association expert.
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2022
Bill would protect long-term care residents from neglect, isolation … Falls Free CheckUp online tool helps older adults check fall risk … Feeding tubes associated with pneumonia increase for people...
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Feb 01, 2017
Trump’s Supreme Court pick may mean trouble for CMS, healthcare regs … Senate Republicans approve Price for HHS post … The link between sleep and cognitive impairment in elderly …...
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Jan 05, 2017
Meals On Wheels wants to play a bigger role in health care … Safest cities for senior housing that won’t break the bank … PBS to premiere Alzheimer’s documentary Jan. 25 …...
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2022
CareTrust REIT leads real estate investment trusts in female board membership … Partnership works toward strategy to address NJ direct care workforce shortage … Dementia simulation provides understanding...
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 21, 2023
Report offers insights in making LTC affordable … Details in senior living poisoning death released; Attorney general will decide if Atria will face charges … Scientists ID promising new anti-aging...