Study helps providers, residents plan ahead for when it’s time for older drivers to hand over the keys
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2024
Routine cognitive testing could help older drivers make decisions about whether to give up the keys, as well as help senior living providers plan ahead for alternative transportation options to help residents...
Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and caregivers are stressed
Mar 20, 2024
Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the US healthcare system, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association...
AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023
A new meta-study on using AI within geriatrics praises AI as a “valuable asset” but still warns about the need for future research and potential ethical concerns.
High BP visit-to-visit variability linked to dementia risk in late life
Oct 31, 2023
Higher blood pressure variability was not associated with higher lifetime dementia risk at age 60, 70 or 80 years.
Kim Campbell shares ‘rest of the story’ on caregiving in closing NIC conference session
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 16, 2020
During the late stages of her husband’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Kim Campbell said she “truly feared I was going to become the second victim of the disease.”
People in the news, Oct. 24
Oct 24, 2017
Appointments at CareServ, Dominion Senior Living, Erickson Living, Hebrew SeniorLife, Reemo Health and Watercrest Senior Living Group.
Investing in people, innovation, efficiencies makes senior living better: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — A panel of senior living CEOs took the theme of the 2022 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference to heart as they discussed how the industry needs to move...