Study helps predict cognitive function in Parkinson’s patients over time
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 15, 2024
Some people with Parkinson’s disease have cognitive abilities that remain stable over time, while others’ worsens, a new study finds. Early problems with visual processing and spatial reasoning are...
Dementia care education equips staff to create better interactions, outcomes
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 14, 2024
It’s important that senior living communities invest in dementia care education to not only prepare for the 73 million baby boomers aging into the pool of prospective residents, but also to better equip...
Study: Dendritic spine head diameter, not quality, can predict memory ability
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 10, 2024
A new study finds that retaining memories is maintained by the quality — not quantity — of dendritic spines, which are part of brain neurons.
Holistic approach boosts quality of life, pain level and functionality at rehabilitation facility
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 06, 2024
A study showed that a two-week intensive rehabilitation program successfully improved older adults’ quality of life, according to a report published Tuesday in Cureus.
Study: Reducing medications safe for elderly hospital patients, but benefits limited
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Donna Shryer
Aug 04, 2024
A new randomized clinical trial found that reducing medications for elderly hospital patients is safe but doesn’t necessarily lead to better health outcomes. The research, published in JAMA Network...
Study: Death rate lower than expected in nursing home COVID-19 survivors
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 01, 2024
Older adults in nursing homes who survived a COVID-19 infection during the first wave of the pandemic didn’t have a high death rate in the two years that followed, a new study shows.
Blood test shows promise for detecting Alzheimer’s disease
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Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
A blood test demonstrated high accuracy for detecting Alzheimer’s disease among people with cognitive symptoms, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference...
Artificial intelligence doesn’t beat doctors in diagnosing medical issues based on images, study reveals
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 24, 2024
An artificial intelligence (AI) model solved quiz questions testing doctors’ abilities to diagnose patients based on images and text summaries accurately. However, it made mistakes when trying to describe...
CDC budget cuts threaten fight against antimicrobial-resistant infections following COVID-19 pandemic
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Donna Shryer
Jul 23, 2024
An alarming new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fact sheet reveals a 20% increase in hospital-onset infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and a fivefold increase in candida...
Peripheral neuropathy linked to slow gait speed, lower extremity function among older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 15, 2024
A new study found that peripheral neuropathy is linked to slow gait and impaired lower extremity performance in older adults with and without diabetes.