Long-term statin use reduces dementia risk by 30%, researchers discover
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 02, 2013
Statins, which are commonly used to treat high cholesterol, do not cause cognition problems in the short term and may offer significant protection against dementia in the long term. This is according to...
Building better brains — and better bottom lines
By
Richard Sill
Jul 29, 2013
Wellness directors confronted with a decision whether to adopt computerized brain fitness programs designed to combat cognitive decline are faced with two critical questions. First, do these programs work?...
Intensity of activities doesn’t determine level of benefits for seniors, researchers say
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 04, 2013
Mental and physical stimulation improves seniors’ memory and thinking skill, regardless of how rigorous the activities are, according to a recently published study.
Therapy helps mend aphasia
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
Aggressive therapy can improve language function and general cognition for seniors who have had aphasia for years, according to a study recently published in Brain and Language.
Operate with an eye on quality, not the next survey cycle
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 16, 2012
The anxiety associated with an impending survey should be offset by the fact that the nursing facility holds the secret to its own success – the knowledge of its customers.
Dementia researchers find non-drug intervention ‘at least’ as effective as medications in...
Dec 05, 2011
A non-drug dementia intervention piloted in German nursing homes proved as effective as medications in halting progression of disease, a new study reveals.
Deep brain stimulation holds promising results for Alzheimer’s, study shows
Nov 30, 2011
Electrical stimulation appears to reverse some of the brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease in people with early symptoms of the degenerative disorder, new research suggests.
Memory fitness programs boost verbal memory, perception of memory, study finds
Aug 30, 2011
Memory fitness programs at senior living communities helped improve seniors’ verbal learning and retention, plus boosted their self-perceived memory, a new study finds.