Novel deep-brain ‘superfiber’ could mean better Alzheimer’s imaging, diagnoses
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 04, 2023
A novel “superfiber” could provide imaging of brain tissues in a less invasive way than conventional methods, researchers say.
Fund Alzheimer’s research, Senate committee told
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2016
Witnesses testifying before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and committee members themselves, called for more funding for Alzheimer’s research at an April 6 hearing.
Concierge services and virtual care options can improve access to high-value specialty care: survey
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 26, 2024
Although most people who have serious condition diagnoses are open to a specialty care via telehealth, less than half of them end up doing so.
McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo set for June 13
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 14, 2018
Registration is now open for the second annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo, where attendees can earn up to three continuing education credits and interact with several companies serving...
Get SMART: interactive whiteboard gives providers dynamic tool for engagement, socializing, developer...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 22, 2024
An interactive whiteboard developer is making its first foray into senior living and care spaces in the United States with a new pilot program in Colorado.
Medicare will only cover Aduhelm for patients in clinical trials
Apr 08, 2022
The decision is meant to protect patients while gathering more clinical data on whether the medication actually helps slow declines in thinking.
3 FDA advisory panel members resign in wake of controversial approval of new Alzheimer’s drug
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 11, 2021
Three members of a Food & Drug Administration advisory panel resigned this week over the agency’s controversial decision on Monday to approve a novel therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.
Most with Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment would have been excluded from aducanumab...
Sep 16, 2021
Overall, 92.2, 91, and 85.5% of Medicare beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease-related disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, and mild cognitive impairment met at least one of the exclusion criteria.
Fighting loneliness among older adults
By
Kristine Theurer
Oct 12, 2017
There’s a way to combat social isolation in senior living that is practical, cost effective, transformative and revolutionary.
Best brain treatments, when invasive, still subject to concerning wear and tear, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
Brain implants have been vital treatment options for seniors with late-stage neurological disorders, but can still damage brain tissue.