Fall rate almost 50% for older adults with dementia; study pinpoints risk factors … Initiatives launched to help older New Yorkers age in communities of choice … LeadingAge VA CNA course takes aim...
Hearing loss linked to increased risk for dementia
Jan 12, 2023
The authors say that the findings support public health action to improve hearing aid access.
Social isolation tied to higher dementia risk
Jan 11, 2023
The risk was found to be similar across racial and ethnic groups of older adults in the United States.
Vascular risk factors only explain part of Alzheimer’s disease risk for Blacks, Hispanics
Jan 11, 2023
Barriers to healthcare access and other socioeconomic factors may increase vulnerability in racial/ethnic minorities.
Social isolation contributes to increased likelihood of dementia: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2023
Social isolation is common among older adults in the United States — experienced by one in four of them — and increases the likelihood of developing dementia, according to the results of a new study.
More news for Wednesday, Jan. 11
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2023
Post-pandemic senior housing investment outlook positive … COVID-19 public health emergency set to be renewed this week … Federal regulatory agenda could affect senior living providers … Landline...
People in the news, Jan. 10
Jan 10, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at Anthem Memory Care, Buckner Retirement Services, Country Meadows Retirement Communities, Emerald Communities, Erickson Senior Living, Grace Management, Hebrew...
More news for Monday, Jan. 9
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 09, 2023
Ziegler takes annual look behind, ahead for senior living industry … FDA approves lecanemab for early Alzehimer’s … Rendever acquires AARP’s virtual reality platform… Bill would expand access...
FDA approves second drug for Alzheimer’s disease, despite safety concerns
Jan 06, 2023
The approval of lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi) comes after controversial approval in 2021 of aducanumab (Aduhelm), which met with criticism over concerns about that drug’s effectiveness, safety and pricing.
PTSD, TBI interact with APOE ε4 to raise Alzheimer, dementia risk
Jan 06, 2023
Significant additive APOE ε4 interactions were seen with PTSD and TBI in veterans of European ancestry.