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.
To know or not to know, that is the question
By
John O'Connor
Aug 15, 2024
We live in an era where finding answers quickly is highly valued. But is faster always better?
Designing for dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2017
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.
Our attitude toward dementia needs to change
By
John O'Connor
Mar 17, 2022
More fiscal commitment is needed for research. But I think something else also is required: our attitude toward dementia needs to change.
A stumbling block on the way to an Alzheimer’s cure
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 14, 2022
In a new study, 56% of participants said they were not likely to take part in a trial of a dementia-prevention drug. Senior living may be able to play a role in decreasing that percentage.
A move toward a more inclusive society
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2017
What do dementia and Parkinson’s disease have to do with professional basketball? Read on.
Health habits’ connection to dementia in the spotlight as new year begins
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2022
An update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease, as well as news of potential treatments and a finding that “astonished” researchers add up to promising news to start the new...
GAO has good points in how, why antipsychotics are given
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2015
The government recognizes the progress made in nursing homes with reduction of antipsychotics for residents with dementia, but also notes many who live in assisted living are receiving the drugs. It’s...
The latest findings on drinking and dementia are causing quite a buzz
By
John O'Connor
Mar 08, 2018
Here’s the problem I have with so many new studies: It seems that every one of them is soon offset by a different investigation that serves up a very different message.
A very troubling $56 billion question
By
John O'Connor
Jul 08, 2021
Considering some of the alternatives, I’m far from convinced that bankrupting Medicare for the sake of Aduhelm would be money well spent.