An app that was under development when we first told you about it in June is now available to help make living environments more friendly for those with dementia.
Blood tests and phone apps: The future of diagnosing Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2019
Last week in a blog post, Bill Gates shared some exciting ways that Alzheimer’s disease might be diagnosed in the future.
Can video games push the pause button on Alzheimer’s symptoms?
By
Kia Crawford
Aug 22, 2016
Researchers are using video games to treat symptoms of degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Video games may be helpful in diagnosing such conditions, too.
Virtual reality holds benefits for senior living residents
By
Kerry Sherin
Aug 09, 2018
Staff and residents at an independent and assisted living community in Michigan are experiencing the benefits of bringing virtual reality to residents.
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
Virtual reality is more than entertainment for senior living residents
By
Chris Brickler
Mar 29, 2018
Virtual reality may hold the promise of delivering therapeutic benefits that possibly could reduce symptoms of diseases experienced by older adults, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and macular...
Why I made it my mission to improve the admissions paperwork process
By
Steve Lewis
Mar 16, 2017
When I moved my mother into a memory care community four years ago, the emotional toll was almost unbearable. As it turns out, I now am in a position to address one of the issues I encountered.
Modern technology’s positive effects on memory care
By
Tom Rotz
Apr 18, 2016
Advancements in technology can have a positive effect on memory care and those affected, by improving quality of life and even slowing the progression of the disease.
New options emerge
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2018
Resident security in senior living today bears no resemblance to what it was just a decade ago. Locks and alarms — the stuff that long have defined resident security — always will be relevant. But...