Seniors with untreated hearing loss have greater risk of dementia, falls, hospitalization
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 12, 2018
Older adults with untreated hearing loss have a greater risk of dementia, depression, falls, hospitalization, rehospitalization and ER visits, according to newly published research.
Risk for ischemic stroke up with antidopaminergic antiemetic use
Mar 29, 2022
The increase in risk is greatest for metopimazine and metoclopramide; the risk for ischemic stroke may be higher in first days of use.
Friendships help inoculate residents against mental decline
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Healthy interpersonal relationships help keep aging brains healthy, suggests a new study by Northwestern University researchers.
Stepping up to safety
By
Julie E. Williamson
Dec 01, 2016
Wander management solutions let residents roam without the risk.
Research finds increased heart attack risk among antipsychotic users
May 18, 2016
People who take antipsychotic medications may be at increased risk for heart attacks, according to a new study.
Business briefs, Jan. 30
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 30, 2024
Average RN signing bonus tops $11K … Train More Nurses Act passes Senate … Alzheimer’s Association calls for federal involvement to increase dementia care workforce, training in assisted living …...
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2022
NCOA, CDC Foundation launch online tool to help older adults assess their fall risk … Nurse steals $2K from 97-year-old resident for pizza party for son, police say … Economic instability, loneliness,...
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2023
CCRC’s entrance fee policy confuses resident, leads to lawsuit … Bill aims to privatize annual assisted living inspections … Those living with dementia receive less healthcare during final months:...
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2022
NHI, Welltower work toward settlement regarding Holiday Retirement properties … Proclamation lifts some restrictions for Washington state assisted living communities … State drops case against nurse...
Higher pancreatic fat percentage linked to lower cognition in men
Feb 27, 2024
Higher pancreatic fat was linked to lower cognition and brain volumes in middle-aged men at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease.