Managing care of residents with dementia? There’s an app for that
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
A dementia care app for residents and LTC community managers has won top prize in a tech competition sponsored by the NIA.
Just say yes? Marijuana may aid memory among elderly
Nov 20, 2008
Smoking weed may actually improve memory function and stimulate the growth of new brain cells among older adults, according to researchers at Ohio State University.
Cardio exercise is good for the brain’s gray matter, new study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 02, 2020
Heart and lung fitness appears to be good for the brain. And older adults may benefit most when it comes to memory-sensitive regions, say German researchers.
Therapeutic program reverses Alzheimer’s memory loss, UCLA researcher says
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 02, 2014
An intensive therapy regimen involving medication, diet and behavioral changes successfully reversed Alzheimer’s-related memory loss in a first-of-its-kind trial, according to findings out of the...
A nap’s benefits: Afternoon snooze tied to better memory in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2021
A new study has found significantly better cognitive function results in older adults who take a regular afternoon nap. But “unintentional” nappers didn’t perform as well on word recall,...
Memory loss spikes in Chinese-American senior women, study finds
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2019
Older Chinese American women are more likely to experience cognitive impairment than men, according to a new analysis.
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Study: Aerobic exercise improves older adults’ brain function
Apr 28, 2008
Aerobic exercise not only provides heart healthy benefits, it may improve older adults’ memory, attention or other mental abilities, according to a new Netherlands study.
Reading and writing later in life wards off dementia, research says
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 09, 2013
New research suggest reading, writing and other mentally stimulating activities help preserve memories and lead to less physical signs of dementia in the brain.
Bank expands long-term care team
Aug 16, 2016
United Community Bank announced it was expanding its Specialized Lending division team with experts in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing centers.