Omega-3 fatty acid concentration linked to cognitive function
Oct 05, 2022
In predominantly middle-aged cohort, higher omega-3 index linked to larger hippocampal volumes, better abstract reasoning
Big senior living stories of 2022
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2022
Here are some of the major stories that affected senior living providers in 2022.
Smoking in middle age linked to subjective cognitive decline
Jan 04, 2023
In older and middle-aged adults, a graded association was observed between smoking and subjective cognitive decline, with the greatest prevalence seen for current smokers.
Higher pancreatic fat percentage linked to lower cognition in men
Feb 27, 2024
Higher pancreatic fat was linked to lower cognition and brain volumes in middle-aged men at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
What baby boomers seek from active adult housing
By
Lynne Moore
Aug 21, 2023
Baby boomers have become a highly studied demographic over the past few years, and it is clear that their preferences are different than those of previous generations.
Senior living and care a ‘study of paradox,’ expert says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 15, 2023
Senior living and care today “is in many ways a study of paradox,” Aaron Becker, head of seniors housing and healthcare production at Lument, said Wednesday during a webinar sponsored by the commercial...
Paxlovid soon will not be free for Americans
Dec 07, 2022
At this point, about 6 million Americans have taken free Paxlovid doses.
3 big challenges for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 15, 2023
As McKnight’s Senior Living marks its 20th anniversary, what’s ahead for senior living? John O’Connor, editorial director, vice president and associate publisher, said he sees three major challenges...
Physical activity, sleep duration linked to mortality
Apr 05, 2023
“Our findings suggest that health promotion efforts targeting both physical activity and sleep duration may be more effective in preventing or delaying premature death in middle-aged and older adults...
Public policy must address flaws in long-term care financing, experts say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 11, 2024
Public policy needs to address flaws in Medicaid funding and encourage private planning for long-term care, according to experts speaking Tuesday during a panel discussion hosted by the Paragon Health...