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...
Daily low-dose aspirin has no effect on healthy life span in older adults: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2018
Daily low-dose aspirin did not prolong healthy, independent living — that is, life free of dementia or persistent physical disability — in a large clinical study undertaken to determine the risks and...
Brookdale associates, partners raise $2.1 million for Alzheimer’s
Feb 12, 2018
Brookdale Senior Living associates and partners together raised $2.1 million for the Alzheimer’s Association in 2017, according to the company.
Bipartisan bill would create Office of Alzheimer’s Disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2019
An Office of Alzheimer’s Disease would be created in Florida under a bill introduced Monday in the state House of Representatives by Rep. Matt Willhite, a Democrat, and Rep. Scott Plakon, a Republican.
Home Care briefs for Thursday, Feb. 4
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 04, 2021
CarePredict partners with M4A to provide in-home support to caregivers and their patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia … Telehealth companies launch coalition aimed at greater access...
Business briefs, June 10
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 10, 2022
SNF’s ‘Rainbow Wing’ meant to ‘ensure all residents feel comfortable and safe’ … Alaska affiliate of AHCA/NCAL changes name … Acts Retirement–Life Communities marks 50th anniversary …...
More news for Friday, Oct. 14
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 14, 2022
First LGBTQ+ Medicare Advantage plan for older adults launches … $1 million grant aims to reduce fall risk in older adults … New model predicts five-year Alzheimer’s risk … Dietary habits at midlife...
More news for Friday, Oct. 20
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2023
Michigan awarded $1.85M grant to address Alzheimer’s … HUD announces ConnectHome expansion to Section 202 housing … CT ombudsman program to launch … Adults with ADHD are at increased risk for developing...
Brookdale raises $2 million to fight Alzheimer’s disease
Feb 16, 2017
Brookdale Senior Living employees, residents, family members and business partners raised more than $2 million for Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, the third consecutive year they’ve generated...
Gupta, Halperin to receive Proxmire Award
Feb 01, 2016
LeadingAge and Integrace will honor Sanjay Gupta, M.D., and Alexander “Sandy” Halperin, D.D.S., with the 2016 Sen. William Proxmire Award at the third Great Minds Gala.