WHO: Switch back to trivalent flu shots … Vascular cells needed to form long-term memories … Radiation could treat inoperable kidney tumors … “Expired” COVID-19 tests may still be OK, feds say...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Aug. 15
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 15, 2023
Heart group urges better shared decision-making … Metformin studied for muscle recovery … Pros, cons of shifting meds in older adults with diabetes … Long COVID numbers on the way down, but symptoms...
NFL Alumni, Validus break ground on AL facility
Jul 21, 2015
The NFL Alumni association and Validus, a Florida-based senior living company, broke ground Monday on an assisted living and memory care center specifically geared toward athletes who played in the National...
Jury awards $5 million to family of a woman who died in a Georgia nursing home
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 08, 2004
A jury awarded $5 million Monday to the family of a 90-year-old woman who died at Marion Memorial nursing home in Georgia, according to the Associated Press.
Education changes may account for reduced sex differences in cognitive aging: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2021
In an older birth cohort, women had poorer verbal fluency scores than men, a measure that’s been linked to dementia risk. But this difference progressively reversed in groups that were born more...
Provider recognized for dementia care
Feb 28, 2017
Dementia Care Specialists, a firm based in Milwaukee, has recognized The Arbor Company as a Dementia Capable Society Leader.
Name that tune: Alzheimer’s patients more easily recall new information when it is sung to them
May 13, 2010
It has been said that music has charms to soothe the savage beast. Now, research shows it also may have the power to help Alzheimer’s patients remember new information.
Lines blur on long-term care for vets, non-vets
By
Tim Mullaney
May 29, 2013
Flags are flown at half-mast only until noon on Memorial Day. I’m guessing this is common knowledge that somehow escaped me until this year. There’s some nice symbolism here. First, the flag...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, October 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 10, 2019
Research sheds new light on how brain forms, recalls memories … FDA approves Dexcom G6 Pro continuous glucose monitor … Acute respiratory viral illness surveillance possible in long-term care: study...
Also in the News for Thursday, April 28
Apr 28, 2016
Flooding forces nursing home evacuation in Nebraska… Rosemary scent may help improve seniors’ memory, mood … Valeant was too aggressive in raising drug prices, CEO tells Senate