Women have higher tau, especially in setting of elevated Aβ
Apr 05, 2023
Later age at menopause and hormone therapy non-use also were associated with higher regional tau.
Brightview only senior living organization on ‘Best Companies’ list
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 05, 2023
Baltimore-based Brightview Senior Living ranks 92 on the annual Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the company announced Tuesday. The organization...
People in the news, April 4
Apr 04, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at Anthem Memory Care, Benchmark Senior Living, Echo Lake Retirement Community, EveryAge Foundation, HealthPRO Heritage, ilumifin, Integral Senior Living, Pegasus...
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk for dementia
Mar 30, 2023
Individuals with a higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet had up to a 23% lower risk for dementia, regardless of their genetic risk.
Religious needs during pandemic more likely to be unmet among people living with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2023
Although quality end-of-life care generally was preserved during the COVID-19 pandemic, people living with dementia in the United States were more likely to have unmet religious needs than those without...
Intrinsic capacity assessments more effective than disease management in promoting healthy aging: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 28, 2023
Focusing on older adults’ mental and physical capacities could be more effective than disease management in promoting healthy aging in older adults, according to the results of a new study.
Risk for dementia increased with low bone mineral density
Mar 24, 2023
Participants with lower bone mineral density at the femoral neck were more likely to develop all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease during follow-up,
Diabetes plus tooth loss tied to worse cognition
Mar 24, 2023
Faster cognitive decline was seen for older adults with both conditions.
Lawmakers chide HHS for ‘eroding the pathway’ to Alzheimer’s treatments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 24, 2023
With personal stories of the effects that Alzheimer’s disease has had on them, lawmakers in a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Wednesday called for the federal government to speed up access to treatments....
Care navigation can supplement dementia care workforce, fill in care gaps: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 23, 2023
Investing in care navigation — and care navigators — will help individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers overcome barriers, according to a new report...