Government support of dementia caregiving across the continuum important: poll
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
A recent poll of more than 1,000 older adults found they overwhelmingly want the government to support dementia care across the care continuum, including in assisted living settings.
Communities break fundraising record during The Longest Day
By
Foster Stubbs
Jul 24, 2024
63 Charter Senior Living communities across the nation raised money for Alzheimer’s research as part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day initiative. Find out more, and learn how to submit...
Alzheimer’s Association calls for federal involvement to increase dementia care workforce, training...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2024
“Congress should consider the steps it can take at the federal level, including expanding the necessary workforce and improving dementia training standards and access,” as part of efforts to “help...
Robotic pets curb social isolation for older adults during COVID-19 pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 01, 2020
Robotic cats and dogs are being used in Florida and New York to help older adults in senior living communities, individual homes and apartments combat the effects of social isolation during the COVID-19...
Alzheimer’s blood tests claim ‘very high accuracy’ via screening results, latest research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 07, 2023
A new blood test could provide an efficient and simple thumbs-up, thumbs-down method for screening for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.
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...
Medicare will only cover Aduhelm for patients in clinical trials
Apr 08, 2022
The decision is meant to protect patients while gathering more clinical data on whether the medication actually helps slow declines in thinking.
A high-fiber diet may reduce dementia risks later in life
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2022
The mechanisms still remain unknown but could involve interactions taking place between the gut and brain.
Arizona AG asks court to seize control of state’s ‘most notorious assisted living facility’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
Arizona’s top attorney is asking a court to seize control of “the most notorious assisted living facility in Arizona” amidst allegations of elder abuse and consumer fraud.
‘Movie Moments’ event aims to increase inclusivity, decrease stigma around dementia
By
Sean Caulfield
Nov 20, 2017
An event featuring classic movies addresses how inclusion applies to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.