Sitting tai chi program benefits subacute stroke survivors
Apr 07, 2022
A tailored sitting tai chi program in the subacute phase can improve recovery outcomes in stroke survivors.
Mentalizing imagery therapy aids family caregivers
Mar 24, 2022
The findings show lower depression and anxiety and better well-being versus support group attendance.
Caregivers more likely to have subjective cognitive decline
Nov 19, 2021
“Healthcare professionals can support their patients and their patients’ caregivers by recognizing SCD and its associated challenges in providing care and providing compensatory strategies...
Staff size, COVID-19 outcomes linked at skilled nursing facilities
Jul 16, 2021
Conventional measures of staff quality, including direct care staff-to-resident ratio did not predict COVID-19 cases, deaths.
Medicare mulls coverage for controversial drug for Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 13, 2021
CMS says a final decision on coverage is not likely until next spring.
AAN presents ethical considerations relating to dementia care
Jul 13, 2021
Timely anticipatory planning in early dementia is crucial to preserve autonomy over future decisions and to reduce caregiver strain.
Tool estimates mortality risk for seniors using home care
Jul 06, 2021
The model uses data reported by older adults receiving home care and their caregivers, family members to estimate six-month mortality risk.