Severe apathy — a lack of interest and loss of desire to participate in daily activities — is tied to greater odds of developing dementia, a nine-year study has found.
Righteous COVID-19 indignation
By
Liza Berger
Apr 22, 2020
Outrage. That is the only word that comes to mind to adequately explain the devolving situation that has occurred for nursing home providers as a result of the novel coronavirus.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, July 20
By
Liza Berger
Jul 20, 2021
COVID-19 breakthrough cases more often affect seniors, survey of health officials finds … COVID-19 antibodies still around nine months after infection … High blood pressure variability is associated...
Readers agree nursing home survey system needs help
By
Liza Berger
Aug 15, 2008
Sometimes words or gestures capture a collective feeling or sensibility. That happened for long-term care this week when the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging released a report calling...
Drink your fruits and vegetables
By
Liza Berger
Jun 18, 2010
Everyone likes a juicy story. That became apparent recently after we ran an item about the beneficial effects of apple juice on people with Alzheimer’s.
Immune system boost is reason not to skip second COVID-19 shot, study finds
By
Liza Berger
Jul 20, 2021
The second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine offers a serious boost to a part of the immune system that provides broad antiviral protection, according to a Stanford University School of Medicine study. This finding...
What the mask really means
By
Liza Berger
Jun 24, 2020
I recently returned from a week’s vacation to Northern Michigan, one of my favorite places. One issue in particular, however, troubled this trip.
Another blow to brain fitness
By
Liza Berger
Apr 30, 2010
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for proponents of brain fitness. Another study has found that we don’t have proof of any particular action or behavior to prevent Alzheimer’s.
Just what you always wanted: More penalties
By
Liza Berger
Jun 03, 2020
The coronavirus is the proverbial gift that keeps on giving — to nursing homes, in particular.
What’s the secret to longevity? Ask Edna Parker.
By
Liza Berger
Apr 23, 2008
When it comes to growing old, we might want to think our worldview. The reason is Edna Parker, the oldest person in the world. Parker, who turned 115 at the Heritage House Convalescent Center in Indiana...