State budget has ‘positive steps’ but does not do enough for providers, residents, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
Senior living industry advocates in Pennsylvania say they are encouraged by steps to support older adults evident in the recently passed state budget, but they say much more needs to be done to support...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 03, 2024
Sonida Senior Living acquires 9 communities, to manage 2 more … FDA approves donanemab treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease … House subcommittee advances proposal to cut HUD funding by 7% …...
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Nov 15, 2016
Medicare isn’t really going broke … What the Trump presidency means for senior citizens … Ability to recognize and recall odors may identify those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease...
Alzheimer’s test can diagnose disease decades before symptoms appear
Nov 09, 2015
A test leading to the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease 10 to 30 years before symptoms appear has been formally classified as the international reference method, which means that it will be used as...
Study: Activity in middle age may not affect underlying Alzheimer’s disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2016
People who keep mentally and physically fit in middle age may not show symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, but that doesn’t mean that such activity affects the underlying disease changes in the...
Senior Scholars program refreshes activities, gives residents purpose, educates caregivers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2021
A “Senior Scholars” program featuring life plan community residents as “knowledge experts” to educate student nurses about the spectrum of aging issues exemplifies how senior living communities...
Aggressively reducing Alzheimer’s risk factors could mean 1.2 million fewer disease in 2050: experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 15, 2021
Adopting an aggressive plan to reduce risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias by 15% per decade could result in 1.2 million fewer people living with the disease in 2050, according...
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2022
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation invests $400,000 in 24 workforce grants … Merger targets strengthening assisted living … FCC opens applications for $5M internet pilot program for affordable senior...
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Jan 25, 2017
Gene-blocking therapy reverses Alzheimer’s-like symptoms … New bill would increase temp worker protections … Projected $10 trillion federal debt growth over next decade may affect plans...
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...