Cognitive complaints may precede dementia, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
May 13, 2020
Memory-specific cognitive complaints may be a telltale sign of dementia risk that clinicians should not ignore, according to new findings.
Sanvis coordinates telehealth with CareHero
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Kimberly Marselas
May 12, 2020
Sanvis Health, maker of the CareSynchrony socio-clinical platform, has developed CareHero, a cloud-based virtual care offering tailored for use by senior living communities during the COVID-19 pandemic....
iN2L offers enhanced tablets to combat social isolation
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Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2020
Digital engagement provider iN2L this week launched enhanced tablets as a tool for family and telehealth connections during precautionary isolation measures taken by senior living communities. The senior-friendly...
Algorithm accurately predicts Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
May 05, 2020
A computer algorithm can go head-to-head with neurologists, accurately diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and predicting risk, say investigators.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Loren Shook
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 04, 2020
Say “memory care” and the first company to come to mind for many industry professionals is Silverado. And when they think of Silverado, they think of Loren Shook, the man who co-founded the Irvine,...
Reducing early brain inflammation may slow Alzheimer’s progression: study
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John O'Connor
Apr 30, 2020
Researchers have unlocked a promising new strategy for slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The successful approach: Decrease brain inflammation before the onset of memory problems and cognitive...
Industry advocates: Test all facility residents for COVID-19; late PPE promises ‘disgraceful’
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2020
All nursing home residents should be tested for COVID-19, says AHCA’s Mark Parkinson, while LeadingAge’s Katie Smith Sloan has some choice words about the timing of FEMA’s new PPE delivery...
Connected Living announces global partnership with Temi’s robot
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 29, 2020
Connected Living is now the U.S. partner and distributor of Temi, an interactive robot designed for senior living and healthcare facilities. The partnership with Temi is the latest addition to Connected...
Making the case for universal, on-demand testing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
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Tina Sandri
Apr 24, 2020
Nursing homes are cruise ships on land; they have conditions that create the Perfect Storm. Physically, even with communal dining and group activities cancelled, often residents are in shared bedrooms...
Nighttime high blood pressure may affect the brain, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 16, 2020
Adults with high blood pressure that rises at night show more signs of cognitive loss than their peers whose blood pressure dips at night.