Prediction model for brain age may help detect cognitive decline
Jul 01, 2021
Greater differences between predicted age based on brain MRI and actual age were seen in those with amnestic mild cognitive impairment versus healthy controls.
Lilly to seek FDA approval for new drug for Alzheimer’s disease
Jun 25, 2021
Donanemab already has received a ‘breakthrough therapy’ designation from the FDA.
ARIA described from clinical trials of aducanumab for Alzheimer’s disease
Dec 10, 2021
Amyloid-related imaging abnormalities-edema seen on brain MRI was the most common adverse event in participants receiving high-dose aducanumab (Aduhelm).
Vestibular system impairment tied to fall risk in Alzheimer’s patients
Mar 18, 2022
A significant association was seen between semicircular canal function with lower likelihood of falls in adjusted analysis.
Construction, renovation plans outweigh buying, selling in 2017: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 14, 2017
Senior living construction and renovation projects, especially in assisted living and memory care, are on the rise, whereas efforts to buy or sell existing properties have waned, according to the findings...
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Dec 19, 2016
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The 10 highest-ranking senior living operators in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2016
SeniorAdvisor.com has released its Best of 2017 Awards, honoring those operators that have received high marks on the Austin, TX-based online ratings and reviews site in 2016. See the companies, states...
Second thoughts: Some opting to remove parents from senior living communities
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 01, 2020
With most senior living and long-term care facilities restricting visitors and asking residents to stay in their rooms alone for most of the day, some families have decided that their older adult loved...
Sexual freedom often limited in assisted living, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2016
A dearth of policies related to sexual intimacy and an abundance of caution among administrators and staff members add up to limited sexual freedom for assisted living residents, according to new research.
AAN: Higher fitness level tied to lower Alzheimer’s disease risk
Feb 28, 2022
A graded association was seen between levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.