Population-level dementia-attributable fractions from at least one visual impairment were highest among subpopulations of participants aged 71 to 79 years, female individuals and non-Hispanic white individuals,...
Increase in memory care units in CCRCs due to growing demand, reduced skilled nursing footprint
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
The memory care segment in continuing care retirement / life plan communities has been steadily growing over the past decade, answering a “clear need” from its resident base, according to the National...
Diabetes, prediabetes tied to accelerated brain aging
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Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2024
The association was strongest among men and people with poor cardiometabolic health.
Value-based care, tech, workforce issues among hot topics senior living experts dish on
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2024
Innovation, technology, affordable assisted living, dementia and memory care, value-based care and workforce issues were among the hot topics senior living experts discussed during a McKnight’s Senior...
Dementia diagnoses up in individuals with acute kidney injury
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Haymarket Media
Sep 05, 2024
Developing AKI was associated with a significantly increased rate of subsequent dementia; the pattern was consistent across dementia types.
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.
Dementia diagnoses drop, but early-onset disease may be increasing among some
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2024
Two separate studies looking at dementia rates found a drop in diagnoses over time due to higher education and decreased smoking levels but an increase in potential early-onset dementia in Native populations.
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.
Business briefs, Sept. 9
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 09, 2024
Grace Management’s memory care training program recognized by Alzheimer’s Association curriculum review … Parasol Alliance chief Amber Bardon named Best & Brightest CEO … Help at Home expands Georgia...
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...