CEO fired himself but couldn’t save community from receivership
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2019
Chris Oswald made headlines last summer when he fired himself as CEO of Blue Ridge Village in Martinsville, VA, in an effort to help the organization survive. Now, almost exactly a year later, the community,...
‘Sniff test’ can help diagnose early Alzheimer’s: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2016
Administering a simple “sniff test” can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and the mild cognitive impairment that often progresses to dementia, according to the results...
FDA fast-tracks Alzheimer’s drug
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2016
The FDA has granted fast-track status to a drug that is in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease, according to the developers of the medication.
How to work wellness into the workplace
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2016
A recent study suggests a new reason to walk in the workplace.
Electric fans may be harmful to seniors in extreme conditions, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2016
In the waning days of summer, residents who turn to electric fans to find relief from high heat and humidity may be doing themselves more harm than good, according to the findings of a new study.
Only 16% of retirees ‘very confident’ they can afford long-term care
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 25, 2018
The percentage of current retirees who are “very confident” that they will have enough money to pay for long-term care should they need it is “down significantly” from last year,...
Being social lowers dementia risk: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 06, 2019
Older and middle-aged adults who are socially active appear to be at lower risk of developing dementia, according to new research.
California task force ponders long-term care insurance program
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
California is working to create a new long-term care insurance program, following in the footsteps of a state to its north.
Three studies you can feel good about
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2018
A new study in seven senior living communities is trying to determine whether well-being can be cultivated in older adults through group sessions and activities. Other recent research has shown the power...
Falls associated with higher rate of adverse events than previously thought
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2017
Newly published research offers a reason for more urgency for the prevention of falls in senior living residents and other older adults.