Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
New criteria is needed to evaluate the ability of some older adults to drive, such as people living with dementia, according to new research and analysis.
Chronic pain associated with dementia, new study finds
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 15, 2017
Chronic pain is correlated with memory decline and dementia later in life, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Antipsychotic use increased for seniors with Alzheimer’s, related dementias
Sep 12, 2023
Among patients with ADRD receiving care from a home health agency, antipsychotic use was tied to less improvement in activities of daily living.
More news for Tuesday, Oct. 3
Oct 03, 2017
AHCA / NCAL says Las Vegas convention will go on as planned … Inability to smell peppermint linked to dementia, study says … Learn about Montessori in memory care and earn a free CE credit...
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
Feb 20, 2024
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.
Unidine unveils memory care nutrition program
Nov 03, 2015
Unidine will roll out Fresh Bites to its existing senior living clients and new partners beginning in early 2016.
More news for Monday, Oct. 30
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 30, 2023
Dementia Nomenclature Initiative to establish framework for communication on cognitive impairment … National Church Residences, HUD opens 76 new affordable senior homes … Gateway-In-Project adds 1,200...
Home care briefs for Thursday, Nov. 19
Nov 19, 2020
Long-term care flaws exposed by COVID-19 call for disruptive models … Study: Person-centered approach key to managing dementia-related behaviors … Pandemic pauses plans for Connecticut home-care consortiums
‘Digital life story’ tools are invaluable for memory care residents . . . but more need to know how...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 25, 2024
Giving older adults living with dementia digital tools to showcase their “life stories” is a tremendous addition to senior living and care communities, a new study shows.