A new questionnaire that focuses on the everyday functions of the elderly and those with memory problems eventually could help with screening for dementia, according to a report in July’s issue of...
Seniors rocking kindness
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 28, 2018
About 20 seniors at Chestnut Knoll Residential Care and Memory Care are planning to rock some strangers’ lives, one lilac or Kelly green stone at a time.
Blood test could target Alzheimer’s victims
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 16, 2007
A new blood test may be the key to separating seniors with mild memory problems with those who ultimately will develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to an international team of scientists.
’tis the season — here’s the reason
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 05, 2018
In our field, recreating inner warmth is needed. It should happen naturally, but does it always?
This addition’s a natural fit
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 15, 2008
An Ohio CCRC uses rooftop gardens and open green spaces both to be environmentally conscious and to bring a sense of nature to residents.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Feb. 17
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 17, 2022
More stewardship strategies linked to fewer discharge antibiotics … Memory retrieval problems may be due to knowledge clutter in older age: study … Impaired nasal cavity cells may explain early loss...
Low-dose aspirin does not reduce risk of memory decline, large study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
May 07, 2020
The risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or probable Alzheimer’s disease was no different between those who took daily aspirin and a cohort given a placebo.
Aldersgate set to expand
Sep 09, 2015
Aldersgate, originally known as The Methodist Home, is receiving a $70 million investment.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, August 21
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 20, 2019
ACIP updates pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for high-risk seniors…Scientists help rats restore brain neurons linked to memory…New molecule could aid heart attack recovery…Computer simulation...
There’s no time like the past, wherever you are
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 26, 2018
Let there be no more questions about whether creating long-term care facilities to reflect different eras is a good idea.