Johns Hopkins surgeon implants 1st U.S. brain ‘pacemaker’ for Alzheimer’s disease
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 07, 2012
In an effort that is hoped to boost memory and reverse the mental slide of Alzheimer’s sufferers, surgeons placed a pacemaker-like device into the brain of a patient in the early stages of the disease....
Modified bingo playing method helps cognition
Jan 04, 2012
Playing bingo boosts more than just nursing home residents’ social skills: using the large, high-contrast bingo cards also improves cognitive skills and visual perception, researchers have found.
Chronic skin ulcers are among top comorbid conditions associated with dementia, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
May 14, 2014
Chronic skin ulcers and heart issues are among the comorbidities that are significantly linked with the presence of dementia, according to recently published research findings.
Care transitions, re-admissions to be examined during 23rd Institute for Healthcare Improvement quality...
Dec 01, 2011
Long-term care officials will have a stake in the 23rd annual National Forum of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement from Sunday through Wednesday in Orlando, FL. Nearly 6,000 healthcare professionals...
Will music improve MDS 3.0 scores?
By
Dan Cohen, MSW
Jun 22, 2011
Using iPods to reconnect long-term care residents with their favorite music is a simple intervention with great upside potential and no side effects. They’re an inexpensive tool that can have a positive...