Can video games push the pause button on Alzheimer’s symptoms?
By
Kia Crawford
Aug 22, 2016
Researchers are using video games to treat symptoms of degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Video games may be helpful in diagnosing such conditions, too.
Meet Tabassum Majid, Rising Star honoree
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 26, 2019
Tabassum Majid, Ph.D., executive director of the Integrace Institute, is in the 2019 class of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction as a Rising Star.
Business briefs, Jan. 23
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 23, 2024
Memory care staff would receive dementia-focused training under proposed bill … Pilot study on direct care workers to inform future nationwide survey … Argentum invites providers to share stories ahead...
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 2
Dec 02, 2020
‘Gossip bots’ one day may serve as personal caregiver assistants for older adults with dementia … Partnership to increase availability and adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation via a virtual program...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, May 18
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 18, 2021
Cornell pilot program helps dementia patients manage meds … Vaccines 94% effective in protecting healthcare workers … New platform reaches vaccine-hesitant … Outset Medical joins home health coalition...
Business briefs, April 19
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 19, 2024
Lower risk for mild cognitive impairment, dementia seen with cognitively stimulating occupations … Fitch Ratings affirms Moravian Manors at BB+; outlook stable … On first anniversary of care executive...
AHCA/NCAL announce Gold Excellence in Quality Award winners
Aug 14, 2016
Providers in Scarborough, ME, West Hartford, CT, and Kent, OH, have won Gold Excellence in Quality Awards from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living this year, the...
More news for Thursday, Feb. 8
Feb 08, 2018
CMS answers FAQs related to HCBS Medicaid beneficiaries with dementia … AHCA/NCAL and ACHCA partner for administrator credentialing, including assisted living … Senate funding bill contains...
Business briefs, Feb. 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 05, 2024
Payroll employment rises by 353K in January; unemployment rate remains at 3.7% … Use of Medicaid wraparound services by dually eligible individuals varies by service, state … Geri-Gadgets launches...
More news for Thursday, Sept. 7
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2023
Maplewood at Stony Hill to roll out AUGi falls prevention system … AARP survey finds that older adults are underprepared for disasters … PA’s Allegheny County receives $1.85M from CDC to improve...