State tests voucher program to help adults with dementia afford assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2018
Organizations representing assisted living operators in New York are cheering a new pilot program that will subsidize rent for residents with dementia who no longer can afford assisted living.
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Oct 13, 2017
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Apr 02, 2018
‘Aggressive’ advance directive would allow patients to decline food, water at end of dementia battle … Virtual rides allow older adults to ‘visit’ places from the past and...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 02, 2022
Bill targets reform of CMS drug coverage authority in wake of aducanumab decision … FCC moves to improve affordable connectivity program for HUD residents … Partnership launches cybersecurity hub,...
Video chats improve cognition in at-risk older adults: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 22, 2022
Participation in regular video chats can help improve memory in isolated older adults, slow cognitive decline, delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and reduce the overall societal burden of dementia,...
Researchers use virtual reality to help develop dementia test
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2017
Scientists are asking the players of virtual reality games to play a free game to help them better understand dementia, with the goal of developing a diagnostic test. A mobile version is available, too.
They must have a chip on their shoulder
By
John O'Connor
Aug 11, 2016
There is a very simple, effective way to prevent residents with dementia from wandering into harm’s way. Unfortunately, it is also illegal in many places.
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Oct 16, 2017
The insufficiency of Medicaid block grants: The example of Puerto Rico … CNN says drug used inappropriately on elderly with dementia … American Geriatrics Society renews call for bipartisan...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
HumanGood, Pleasant Spring Communities to affiliate … Exercise reduces depressive symptoms in healthcare workers … Older adults lost $432M to financial scams in first quarter 2023 … Cumulative proton...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2021
Oregon, Massachusetts joining other states in adopting mandatory vaccination policies for long-term care staff … National Institute on Aging online tool aims to increase participation, diversity in dementia...