Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
iWHELD program improves QoL for people with dementia in nursing homes
Dec 26, 2023
A digital person-centered care program adapted for remote delivery improves quality of life and key measures of well-being, according a the results of a study.
Negative wealth shock linked to accelerated cognitive decline
Dec 26, 2023
Associations with accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk were seen for white participants and those aged fewer than 65 years.
Twin’s dementia tied to shorter life expectancy in unaffected twin
Dec 19, 2023
The findings were seen for both identical and fraternal twins and for the affected twin compared with the general population.
A big lump of coal … and an opportunity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
Christmas came early for the senior living field on Sunday, when providers collectively found a big lump of coal in the industry stocking. But that stocking also contains an opportunity.
Quality, safety, accountability vital, industry leaders say, as Washington Post report cites deaths at...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
Senior living industry leaders stressed their belief in the importance of quality, safety and accountability Sunday in response to a package of articles in the Washington Post titled “Memory Inc.,”...
2023 proved to be a ‘landmark’ year in progress toward treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2023
The 2023 update to the nation’s roadmap of strategies and actions to address Alzheimer’s disease was released Wednesday, highlighting “landmark” progress made over the past year in understanding...
Families’ experiences with memory care providers sought to inform future policy decisions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 14, 2023
Following “significant” public conversation about memory care in assisted living, the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter is soliciting feedback — both positive and negative — from...
More news for Thursday, Dec. 14
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 14, 2023
Sedentary lifestyle contributes to dementia risk … WI tops list of states with best elder abuse protections … Suicide rate highest among older adults over 75: CDC … Research links housing instability...
Sleep regularity has U-shaped link with incident dementia
Dec 13, 2023
A significantly increased risk was seen for participants at the 5th percentile relative to the median sleep regularity index.
