New tool for managing dementia-related behaviors … UCLA paper emphasizes need to educate family members on risks of ‘turning’ fractures in nursing home residents … 80% of healthy...
Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 8
Dec 08, 2017
‘Exciting’ research shows oxygen therapy might help treat Alzheimer’s … Fourth man convicted in nursing home sexual assault scheme … Canola oil linked to memory, learning...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, September 18
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 17, 2019
Alzheimer’s trial drugs improve memory, prevent brain changes in mice … Bone marrow cell treatment ‘safe and feasible’ in stroke patients … Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer’s
South Carolina senior housing property acquired
Jan 25, 2017
An affiliate of The Wardman Group has bought Summers Landing Polo Road, a 92-unit senior housing property in Columbia, SC.An affiliate of The Wardman Group has bought Summers Landing Polo Road, a 92-unit...
Mandatory dementia reporting from clinicians to DMV may backfire, study says
By
Donna Shryer
Apr 29, 2024
With more older adults on the road and dementia cases rising, some states require doctors or patients to report dementia diagnoses to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). However, a new study suggests...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Aug. 22
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 21, 2023
FDA gives OK to higher dose of eye disease drug … Shingles, pneumonia shots may lower Alzheimer’s risk … More findings on the Parkinson’s, gut link … Being bilingual may offer a memory perk...
Oak Grove Capital announces deal
Apr 08, 2015
Oak Grove Capital announced a $25.5 million loan for Martin Luther Campus in Minnesota.
Also in the News for Thursday, September 10
Sep 10, 2015
Maine has $4.4 million uncollected Medicaid overpayments to nursing homes… Researchers delve into Parkinson’s-related memory problems… Study finds cause of, possible treatment for, age-related...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 4
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 04, 2023
How race may affect memory care … Watch out for aortic stenosis in people with rheumatoid arthritis … Past trauma tied to poor health in older adults … Immunity’s role in neurodegeneration, aging
Low grip strength tied to memory loss, cognitive impairment in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
Reduced handgrip strength is associated with greater odds of cognitive impairment in adults over age 50, according to new research.