Falls requiring medical attention tied to later dementia diagnosis
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HealthDay News
Oct 02, 2024
The authors say that the findings warrant cognitive screening after a fall resulting in an emergency department or inpatient encounter.
More than ADLs: Assisted living now is about treatment, Silverado CEO says
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2024
Assisted living is a “whole different world” compared with 28 years ago, Silverado CEO Loren Shook told those attending a session at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s...
Seth Rogen, Lauren Miller Rogen want more people to talk about dementia care
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2024
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen are hoping that through their work with Hilarity for Charity and screenings of “Taking Care,” more people will be talking about Alzheimer’s and the caregiving struggles...
‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran talks about her mother, ‘genius’ senior living caregivers,...
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2024
Real estate mogul, author and investor Barbara Corcoran is collaborating on a new campaign to educate caregivers about the signs and symptoms of agitation, which can occur as part of Alzheimer’s...
SGLT2i use linked to lower risk for neurodegenerative disease in T2DM
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HealthDay News
Sep 18, 2024
A reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and Parkinson’s disease was seen with SGLT2i use in type 2 diabetes.
2 ways to celebrate National Assisted Living Week
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2024
It’s National Assisted Living Week, and McKnight’s Senior Living is celebrating with a panel discussion on Wednesday and a podcast on Thursday. Here’s what you’ll want to know about those events.
Senior living leaders to discuss pressing topics Sept. 11 at free virtual event
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2024
Get insights into how other senior living providers are innovating and addressing challenges when a panel of industry leaders discusses important issues facing assisted living providers — as well as...
SGLT-2 inhibitors may cut dementia risk in patients with diabetes
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Haymarket Media
Sep 03, 2024
The findings show a greater effect with longer treatment, compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors.
Cholinesterase inhibitors beneficial for dementia with Lewy bodies
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Haymarket Media
Aug 28, 2024
The use of cholinesterase inhibitors significantly slowed cognitive decline at follow-ups compared with memantine and nonuse.
No spike in schizophrenia, other diagnoses among people with dementia after feds crack down on antipsychotic...
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 28, 2024
Federal policies designed to reduce use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes did not lead to clinically significantly higher rates of schizophrenia diagnoses among people living with dementia,...