Appointments at Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, Harbor Retirement Associates, Integrace, United Zion Retirement Community and Ziegler.
Natural environments may cut hospitalization for patients with neurodegenerative diseases
Dec 30, 2022
The normalized difference vegetation index was negatively associated with hospitalization for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia as well as Parkinson’s disease.
Alzheimer’s research, treatments prioritized in 2 bills taken up by Congress
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 06, 2023
Two bipartisan bills prioritizing Alzheimer’s research and supporting scientists in the development of treatments for the disease were reintroduced in Congress last week.
A very troubling $56 billion question
By
John O'Connor
Jul 08, 2021
Considering some of the alternatives, I’m far from convinced that bankrupting Medicare for the sake of Aduhelm would be money well spent.
Smartphones: ‘digital dementia’ contributor or cognitive memory aid?
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2022
Smartphones: friend or foe? It depends on whom you ask. Recent studies on smartphone use have found that mobile technology either can contribute to cognitive impairment or help improve cognition.
Slow and steady wins the race to bring new tech to seniors, providers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 03, 2024
Caregivers must be careful to slowly introduce new technology for seniors with dementia or in memory care, experts explain.
Former nurse pleads guilty to rape of resident
Oct 26, 2015
A former assisted living nurse has pleaded guilty to raping an 84-year-old resident with dementia.
Business briefs for June 14
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
Epoch achieves systemwide Purple Flag for Dementia Care accreditation … Healthpeak Properties publishes 13th annual corporate impact report … NPHI releases guide to help caregivers spot abuse … Fitch...
Heart attack survivorship tied to long-term health consequences
Mar 04, 2024
An increased risk was seen for atrial fibrillation and cerebrovascular disease, among others.
Holiday season brings new wave of tech toys, games, aimed at older adults, memory care
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 22, 2023
New tech, as well as updated versions of classic games, are being marketed to older adults as offering more than just entertainment.
