Medicare will cover new class of Alzheimer’s drugs if fully approved by FDA, with limits
Jun 02, 2023
Drug makers also will have to gather and keep data in a registry showing how the drugs are working in the real world.
Adult survivors of childhood cancer may face late-onset memory impairment
Jun 02, 2023
The findings were seen decades after cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Sleep-disordered breathing linked to medial temporal lobe atrophy in seniors
Jun 02, 2023
Higher sleep apnea severity was related to lower medial temporal lobe subregion volumes in amyloid-positive, but not amyloid-negative, individuals.
Assisted living, memory care oversight among task force recommendations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2023
Reviewing existing regulations for assisted living communities, expanding state oversight of memory care services and increasing oversight for temporary staff and temporary staffing agencies are among...
Memory support neighborhood takes ‘dignified approach’ to dementia care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2023
A neighborhood approach to supporting residents with dementia provides a “human-centered” environment that preserves dignity and individuality, according to one senior living provider.
CMS announces Alzheimer’s drug coverage policy, but ‘the devil is in the details,’ experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2023
A Thursday announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding coverage of Alzheimer’s drugs is being met with skepticism by some industry advocates who say that “the devil is in...
Today’s mobile residents can complicate bathing safety
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2023
It takes careful strategy, attention to detail and smart equipment
use to deliver a satisfying bath while preventing accidents.
Taking Alzheimer’s personally
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2023
Many caring, decent people have been — and will be — struck down by a disease that robs them of their memories — and ultimately who they are. But this time it’s different. This time, it’s personal.
Focus on briefs: Bathing
Jun 01, 2023
How often should residents bathe?, Invacare’s Birdie Evo XPLUS lift takes hold, Resident handling equipment market has predicted value of more than $14 billion
Global demand for medical sensors on the rise
By
Christine Birkner
May 31, 2023
Global demand for medical sensors is expected to increase by 11% over the next 10 years, according to a new report by research firm Fact.MR.