Public health departments can be partners in dementia care, report authors say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2018
Public health departments can be resources for senior living communities to improve the lives of residents with dementia as well as the lives of staff members, according to the authors of the “Healthy...
Studies reveal 4 factors in brain health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2016
Recent research suggests that people can take certain dietary, dental and exercise steps to improve their brain health.
Research focuses on diagnosing, lessening effects of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, costing the nation $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A variety of studies and pilot programs are underway...
Exercise may protect against dementia
May 18, 2016
Exercise might provide some measure of protection from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, according to recently published research.
FDA OKs marketing of new test to help diagnose Alzheimer disease
May 06, 2022
The test is indicated for patients 55 years and older who present with cognitive impairment and are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
Artificial intelligence, MRI combination achieves 94% accuracy in predicting dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 09, 2021
A form of artificial intelligence combined with MRI scans of the brain predicted with 94% accuracy whether individuals with a specific type of early memory loss would go on to develop Alzheimer’s diseases...
Recommendations to reduce disparities in dementia care due in 2021
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 09, 2020
Final recommendations on ways to reduce disparities in dementia, which were developed during a stakeholder roundtable sponsored by the Milken Institute Alliance to Improve Dementia Care, will be released...
One new law requires operators to provide tech for residents; another supports access to dementia screening...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2021
Assisted living operators in California will be required to provide video conferencing devices for residents under legislation signed into law on Monday. Another new law provides older adults in the Golden...
FDA warns 17 companies illegally selling products for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2019
Seventeen companies are illegally selling a total of 58 products they say can prevent, treat or cure Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or other health conditions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Smartphones: ‘digital dementia’ contributor or cognitive memory aid?
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 04, 2022
Smartphones: friend or foe? It depends on whom you ask. Recent studies on smartphone use have found that mobile technology either can contribute to cognitive impairment or help improve cognition.