Grave concerns about Alzheimer’s, high lack of knowledge, report shows
Jul 21, 2011
The vast majority of adults would see a doctor if they experienced the kind of confusion or memory problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and would encourage a loved one to do the same, according...
Clinical briefs for Monday, June 5
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 05, 2023
Memory support neighborhood takes ‘dignified approach’ to dementia care … Bias in test of lung function leaves up to 40% of Black males undiagnosed … FDA revokes EUA for J&J’s COVID vaccine...
It’s muscle memory: Brain exercises are reaching a new level of function and fun
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2010
Mental ‘workouts’ long have been seen as an effective way to fight dementia. But the range of new products available takes the concept a step further…
Providers hail proposed $890M Medicare raise for fiscal 2020
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 19, 2019
Skilled nursing operators stand to reap their biggest Medicare raise in recent memory under a 3.0% market basket update proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services late Friday afternoon.
Metformin may slow cognitive decline in people with diabetes
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 25, 2020
Researchers have found new potential for a safe and widely used medication. The discovery could be “life-changing” for patients at risk of dementia, they say.
Seniors who play board games stay cognitively sharp, study shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 26, 2019
People who play games score better on cognitive tests in their 70s. And increasing game play in later life appears to help lock in certain mental skills, say researchers.
Cataract surgery, singing can improve quality of life and cognitive ability of Alzheimer’s patients,...
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 15, 2014
Cataract surgery improves cognition and singing familiar songs improves communication skills in people with dementia, according to recently announced research findings.
McKnight’s Newsmaker Videos: Variety of long-term care services requires attention to building...
Oct 25, 2010
Because of the diversity of services that long-term care facilities provide—short-stay rehab, memory care, etc.—it helps to separate the services into special sections within each building. Timothy...
In an effort that is hoped to boost memory and reverse cognitive decline, surgeons at Johns Hopkins hospital recently placed a pacemaker-like device into the brain of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease....
Dementia hint: amyloid levels
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
An amyloid levels test could help physicians predict who will develop Alzheimer’s disease, a study found.