Is Eli Lilly using ‘granfluencers’ to raise awareness of its Alzheimer’s med?
By
Marc Iskowitz
Sep 04, 2024
Here’s why older internet celebs — granfluencers — soon might be making rounds on the Alzheimer’s drug marketing scene.
More news for Friday, July 9
Jul 09, 2021
Monday is deadline to comment on whether vaccine reporting rule should apply to assisted living … Biden order to curtail licensure requirements, noncompete agreements: report … Nine states...
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...
More news for Wednesday, May 4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2022
Occupancy trends up after omicron slump: Omega … AHCA / NCAL launches Diversity Executive Leadership Program … How to support older adults related to gun ownership decisions, suicide prevention …...
More news for Thursday, Feb. 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 01, 2024
Federal standards, employer preparedness plans need improving to protect frontline workers: study … Joint federal agency letter urges utility data access for affordable housing providers … LeadingAge...
More news for Friday, April 8
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2022
CBRE Seniors Housing & Care Investor Survey identifies industry trends … Senior housing staffing shortages move from severe to moderate: NIC … CMS finalizes Medicare coverage policy for Alzheimer’s...
Expert panel publishes first recommendations on appropriate use of Alzhemier’s drug Aduhelm
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2021
A panel of experts in the Alzheimer’s field this morning published the first recommendations for the appropriate use of aducanumab (Aduhelm), the controversial new drug to treat early, mild disease.
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.
FDA approves first treatment for Alzheimer’s in 18 years
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2021
The first novel therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in almost two decades was approved today by the Food & Drug Administration.
Alzheimer’s Association asks CMS to provide full coverage of FDA-approved dementia drugs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2022
Every day, more than 2,000 older adults living with mild dementia may transition to a more advanced stage of the disease and no longer be eligible for lecanemab and other antibodies targeting amyloid under...