Improving ‘state of dementia care’ will require collaboration
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2024
It’s no secret that the largest population of older adults is about to come knocking on senior living’s door. What worries dementia care expert Teepa Snow is how unprepared operators may be to handle...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2024
CMS announces new model to advance behavioral health integration … 5 senior housing trends shaping growth for next decade … Senior housing capital market outlook remains status quo … HDG-managed...
Actions & Transactions, Jan. 19
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 19, 2024
Ziegler advises on sale of Elkhart Lake, WI, senior living community … Sherman & Roylance facilitates sale of West Orange, NJ, assisted living community … Watermark Retirement Communities, Alliance...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2024
Ventas to evaluate director nominations from Land & Buildings … UW to head up $150M national study on Alzheimer’s disease … Brio Living Services relaunches Avenues life plan at home program … Legislation...
Ultrasound tech could allow for ultrafast Alzheimer’s treatment, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 09, 2024
Researchers have found a way to deliver Alzheimer’s drugs faster via focused ultrasound technology, a new study shows.
More frequent hearing aid use could help stave off dementia, experts suggest
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
Newly available non-prescription hearing aid use could have major overall health benefits and reduce the risk of dementia, experts say.
Even without supervision, digital exercises for seniors with dementia can boost memory, data shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 08, 2024
CCT, or digital exercise options for seniors with dementia, can be done without supervision, a new study shows.
Financial hardship drives unhappiness in people living with dementia, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 05, 2024
A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals just how tough it can be financially to live with dementia.
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2024
Hearing aids may prevent, delay dementia onset, may help people live longer … Study links viruses to Alzheimer’s disease, advocates for vaccination … High levels of HDL cholesterol tied to higher...
Patients with dementia less likely to receive intensive care after hospital transfer
Jan 04, 2024
The authors say that future work should focus on determining whether transfers are needed.