A recent study published in the JAMA Network reveals healthcare professionals who practiced transcendental meditation (TM) for three months experienced significant reductions in chronic stress, insomnia,...
Scientists identify protein linked to early-onset dementia
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Kristen Fischer
Dec 13, 2023
Scientists have found a protein in the brain that’s linked to early-onset dementia and could also play a role in motor neuron disease.
States’ use of LTSS varies widely for dual-eligible adults with dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 08, 2022
There are some stark differences in the use of long-term services and supports for people with dementia, according to a 30-state study of dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Care planning model allows for more flexibility in the event of serious illness
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Kristen Fischer
Jan 12, 2024
Instead of having a stagnant care plan that doesn’t change as a person ages, people should use “adaptive care planning” to plan for the possibility of facing a serious illness later on, according...
Minority patients less likely to receive referrals for home health, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Dec 11, 2023
Nurses are less likely to refer minority patients to home health care after a hospital visit compared to white patients.
Study links chronic stress, depression with Alzheimer’s, cognitive impairment
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 04, 2023
People who have chronic stress and depression are more likely to have mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. The study did not say that chronic stress and depression,...
Nursing home ownership changes do not cause erosions in care quality, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 20, 2023
A study that focused on nursing home ownership changes found that shifting owners may not be the reason behind ensuing lower care quality at the facilities.
Use of inappropriate medications totaled nearly 37 percent, global study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 03, 2023
Older adults receiving outpatient services have an increased risk of using potentially inappropriate medications, according to an international study released Wednesday. Using these medications also has...
People with dementia, caregivers deal with stigma, care access issues
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 28, 2023
Social stigma is still getting in the way of life for people with dementia and those who care for them.