Speech therapy giant expands access for seniors via telehealth partnership
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 25, 2023
A new partnership between a speech therapy platform and a telehealth provider will expand offerings of speech therapy programs for seniors.
Caregivers, seniors with Alzheimer’s to benefit from ‘Rippl’ effect, access to 24/7 helpline
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 09, 2024
A new dementia care platform will get telehealth to more seniors, and their caregivers, including access to a 24/7 helpline.
More news for Tuesday, June 6
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2023
LeadingAge joins groups urging enactment of housing credit bills … Brain connectivity, memory improves in older adults after walking … Alzheimer’s pathology found in “superagers” with superior...
UCSF telehealth program cuts costs and improves outcomes for seniors with dementias
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
A telehealth program out of UCSF has achieved the coveted goal of cutting costs and improving patient care for seniors with dementia, researchers state.
Caregivers need better access to dementia patients’ online portals, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 07, 2023
One way to improve dementia patient care could be to increase the practice of shared-access or proxy accounts, researchers say.
Senior living celebrates ‘big wins’ in proposed $1.7 trillion omnibus package
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2022
Senior living advocates are claiming “major victories” for the industry following the release of the proposed $1.7 trillion congressional year-end spending bill on Monday.
Assisted living mental health services fell between 2019 and 2020, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 25, 2024
Mental health visits for assisted living residents living with dementia dropped as the pandemic set in, a new study finds.
Heath-tech startup to pilot a ‘tech-enabled care pathway’ for seniors with dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 27, 2023
A new startup that specializes in dementia care management joins the ranks of senior-care software companies that look to use AI.
Senators formulate plan to address chronic illness in Medicare beneficiaries
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Improving health outcomes and reducing Medicare costs related to beneficiaries with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease are the goals of a bipartisan proposal...
Are you ready for an Alzheimer’s breakthrough?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2017
Some treatments for Alzheimer’s may be available by 2020. If so, the U.S. healthcare system may not be prepared, according to a new study.