Older adults who show signs of probable dementia but have not received a formal diagnosis are almost twice as likely as those who have received a diagnosis to undertake activities that could endanger themselves...
Dementia diagnosis has ‘silver lining’ for many
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2016
A diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment may contain a “silver lining” for those with the disease, according to research presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International...
Alzheimer’s misdiagnoses running up big Medicare bills
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 28, 2015
Medicare beneficiaries who receive a misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s could amass between $9,500 and $14,000 in additional medical costs each year until they are correctly diagnosed, according to a new...
Some with cognitive impairment refuse evaluation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2015
People who live alone were the least likely to agree to diagnostic assessment after they had a positive result during a dementia screening, according to a new study.
More news for Wednesday, July 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 14, 2021
Medicare to weigh national coverage for Aduhelm, other Alzheimer’s treatments … Neurologists issue ethical guidance for dementia diagnosis and care … Helping seniors hear better may slow decline...
Illinois first state to require dementia diagnosis training for healthcare professionals
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 20, 2021
Illinois is the first state in the nation to require Alzheimer’s diagnosis training for healthcare professionals, officials said this week, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday.
Care transitions problematic for those with dementia: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2016
Unnecessary transitions are linked to issues such as medication errors, hospital readmissions and increased risk of death in older adults, especially those with dementia. Such transitions can be reduced,...
Bad air is bad for brains, study concludes
By
John O'Connor
Sep 18, 2018
Breathing polluted air may lead to dementia later in life, according to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Senior living community penalized after resident with dementia elopes, dies
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 30, 2017
A North Carolina senior living community has been told not to accept new residents after a resident with dementia wandered away from the community and later was found dead. The community also has been...
Assisted living providers struggled with infection control during pandemic, multistate study reveals
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 09, 2022
Assisted living operators reported serious challenges in implementing infection prevention and control practices for residents living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.