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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.
Home care briefs for Monday, Sept. 28
Sep 28, 2020
New music program guidelines for dementia caregivers … Vote on prioritizing distribution of future COVID-19 vaccine delayed by CDC advisory group … Outcomes improve with high-intensity resistance...
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‘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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May 31, 2017
Mobility aids may increase fall risk for those with dementia … Handwashing: Cool water as effective as hot for removing germs … Infection with seasonal flu may increase risk of developing Parkinson’s...
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By
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...
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 24
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 24, 2021
Biden taps key Obamacare player to head CMS Innovation Center … Study addresses the effects of home hospice and nurse visits for hospice patients with dementia … Cleveland Clinic, Amwell partner...
Muscle adiposity tied to cognitive decline
Jun 09, 2023
A five-year increase in fat stored in the thigh muscle was tied to cognitive decline in older men and women.
Silverado hosts brain health conference
Nov 10, 2015
More than 40 medical experts gathered recently for a three-day conference hosted by Silverado.
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Aug 22, 2017
Lifetime costs for someone with dementia are $321,780 … Only 18% of Hispanics over 40 confident that assisted living can meet their cultural needs … Sedentary behavior increases risk of death...