Physical activity + mindfulness training aids mental health
Jan 17, 2024
The review shows that combination interventions are feasible to deliver.
AI-enabled tool lets users ‘mirror’ clinical health check-in
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
A new “smart mirror” device can accurately assess vital signs such as blood pressure and even risk of heart disease.
Integration of Medicaid physical, mental health does not aid outcomes
Jan 08, 2024
No significant benefits were seen for most measures of utilization, quality and outcomes.
Psychologists face challenges of increased demand, patient severity
Jan 05, 2024
More than half of psychologists say they have no openings for new patients.
More news for Thursday, Jan. 4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 04, 2024
LCS approved to take over financially troubled CCRC … Senior living provider establishes workforce development endowment … Protecting heart health may prevent dementia … Daily learning test can detect...
One in eight older adults reports using cannabis in past year
Dec 28, 2023
Use was more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol.
Holidays are a great time for senior living providers to tackle isolation, build community
By
Amanda Tweten
Dec 21, 2023
Senior living providers have an opportunity to cultivate communities where residents are not just surrounded by their peers but are building meaningful relationships with one another, too.
Award-winning ‘Music With Movement’ program arms caregivers with tuneful tool to treat dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 19, 2023
One recent music therapy program for seniors combines technologies, to help them combat depression and anxiety, researchers say.
Company seeks FDA approval for MDMA as treatment for PTSD
Dec 13, 2023
“If approved, MDMA-assisted therapy would be the first psychedelic-assisted therapy, which we hope will drive additional investment into new research in mental health.”
Light at night tied to higher risk for mental health disorders
Nov 28, 2023
Daytime or natural light may offer a protective effect, however.
