Brain fog may last 8 months after bout with COVID-19, patient study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 25, 2021
Many recovered patients had problems with executive functioning, which can include trouble with organization, listening and attention, as well as processing speed, category fluency, memory encoding, and...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, December 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2019
Aerobic exercise, improved diet could slow memory decline in residents … Nearly half of patients don’t understand informed consent for heart procedure … Fracture risk heightened in adults with atopic...
HTS launches Avertech wander management system
Jul 27, 2010
Home Technology Systems recently launched its Avertech active RFID monitoring and wander management system. The product is designed for use in senior living communities and memory care facilities.
HTS launches Avertech wander management system
Jul 27, 2010
Home Technology Systems recently launched its Avertech active RFID monitoring and wander management system. The product is designed for use in senior living communities and memory care facilities.
Also in the News for Tuesday, March 21
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 21, 2023
NY relaxes nursing home visitor guidance, among toughest in nation … CNA, nurse shortage leads Minnesota hospital to close skilled memory care facility … Hospital readmissions higher among Alzheimer’s,...
Also in the News for Friday, Aug. 17
Aug 17, 2018
Nurse charged with bilking elderly couple out of $274K to bankroll ’boutique’ nursing home … High levels of pain linked with impaired memory in older adults … Residents battling...
Worcester memory care assistant makes sure nothing gets lost in translation
By
Foster Stubbs
Mar 08, 2023
Sharing a language is a commonality often taken for granted. When we share our words with others, we make a human connection. In the United States, native Spanish speakers might have fewer opportunities...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, July 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 31, 2020
Testosterone therapy can lead to diabetes remission in men with related syndrome … Scientists reverse Alzheimer’s memory loss in mouse study … Gum health may play a role in dementia risk … Laughter...
Anthem hires Ingram
May 19, 2015
Anthem Memory Care named Shannon Ingram as vice president of sales and marketing, where she will oversee business development, strategic communications and the establishment of professional partnerships.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, April 3
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 02, 2020
Phone-based therapy beneficial for depression in Parkinson’s disease … Sending COVID-19-positive residents to hospital may be wrong ‘knee-jerk’ reaction … CDC releases COVID-19 infection...