Circulation issue tied to psychosis in those with Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2016
A new study has found that cerebrovascular disease is a major determinant of psychosis in people who have Alzheimer’s disease.
Memory complaints may signal future impairment: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Don’t ignore residents who complain of memory problems. New research explains the reason.
Tau identified as cause of Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Plaque has long been considered a prime suspect behind Alzheimer’s disease. But new findings are causing some investigators to cite tau instead.
Hillcrest, Mercy Ridge named Gold winners in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2018
A Montessori dementia care program and the use of technology to communicate with residents and staff are the Gold winners in the Quality and Training categories, respectively, of the Senior Living track...
People in the news, July 16
By
Eliza Mattson
Jul 16, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Aegis Living, Aline, Anthem Memory Care, Ascension Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, IntelyCare, JLL, Juniper Communities,...
Aging population will affect housing, healthcare technology
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2016
The aging population will reshape consumer spending in housing, healthcare and technology for decades, notes a recent report.
Hidden camera reportedly captures abuse of 90-year-old who moved to senior living community due to wildfire
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2021
Two caregivers no longer are employed at a California senior living community after they reportedly abused a 90-year-old woman with dementia who moved there to avoid a wildfire near her home. The alleged...
MIND diet scores well in ranking
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 11, 2016
“U.S. News & World Report” has ranked the MIND diet, said to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, as the easiest diet to follow and the second best overall diet (tying in both categories)...
People in the news, Feb. 21
Feb 21, 2017
Appointments, promotions and honors related to The Ambassador of Scarsdale, Anthem Memory Care, WM Daugherty & Co LLC, Hebrew SeniorLife, Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation, Juniper Communities, KAI Design...
Robotic pets curb social isolation for older adults during COVID-19 pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 01, 2020
Robotic cats and dogs are being used in Florida and New York to help older adults in senior living communities, individual homes and apartments combat the effects of social isolation during the COVID-19...