Alzheimer’s/Dementia

Researchers: Simple blood test can predict onset of Alzheimer’s

Scientists have found a set of genes that should function properly for healthy aging in people who are 65 years old. Read More »

Lawsuit alleges cover up in resident injury case

A California memory care facility has been accused of poor wander management, then hiding the resident's hip injury. Read More »

Gene mutation may delay Alzheimer’s up to a decade

Research finds protein levels that control inflammation may also control onset age of Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Popular Alzheimer’s drug now available in generic patch

A drug used to treat mild cognitive impairment will now be cheaperand easier to administer. Read More »

Word-matching test may help determine risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers have discovered that word association abilities may reveal who is at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Type 2 diabetes may encourage neurodegeneration separate from Alzheimer’s

A new study in Neurology finds that diabetes and brain tangles are separate from Alzheimer's disease. Read More »

One-on-one with…Montgomery Ostrander

Tree of Life Elder Care founder Montgomery Ostrander discusses how his organization has integrated mental health services with therapeutic and holistic programming for residents of its four group homes in California. Read More »

Healthy weight at midlife may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Research finds being overweight at age 50 may accelerate the onset of symptoms for people who later develop Alzheimer ’s disease. Read More »

Study: Exercise time isn’t linked to cognition fitness

Research has shown a correlation between intensity, duration and frequency of workouts to overall physical fitness. The same doesn’t necessarily apply for cognition, a new study found.  Read More »

Study: Memory problems may start three years before dementia diagnosis

New research finds residents may start losing their memory as many as three years before they're diagnosed with dementia. Read More »

2015 World Alzheimer Report: 5 stats you should know

Alzheimer's Disease International has released its 2015 report on the global impact of dementia. Read More »

MA nursing homes must meet standards to advertise dementia care

Massachusetts nursing homes are no longer allowed to advertise memory care services unless they meet specific state standards for care. Will this become a trend nationwide? Read More »

Tableware design helps those with cognitive impairments eat better

Designer Sha Yao has created tableware for those with cognitive, physcial and motor impairments. Read More »

Pace steps down from Advancing Excellence, joins Alzheimer’s Association

One of long-term care's busiest advocates and policy influencers shifts leadership to the Alzheimer's Association. Read More »

The buzz on granny drones

Technology has contributed to improved healthcare, communication and convenience, but is it going too far in devaluing the human experience? Granny may be seeing drones on the horizon. Read More »

AHCA/NCAL names the 2015 gold quality award winners

Four long-term/post-acute care providers have earned this year's top quality awards from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. Read More »

MA lawmakers propose new rules for closing, selling nursing homes

Massachusetts lawmakers are asking that the process companies go through to sell or close a nursing home become more public.  Read More »

New app helps families and caregivers coordinate visits, tasks

CareMonster, a caregiving app startup, helps families take care of elderly loved ones, but also has a business model that can be adopted by providers. Read More »

Alzheimer’s Foundation stresses relationship building in new training video

The six-hour video training course taps the insights of several geriatrics experts and incldues the oppportunity to apply for an AFA certificate in dementia care. Read More »

Report: Antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes drops

Data from the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes shows a significant drop in the use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes. Read More »

Some dementia drugs contribute to weight loss

A new study ties some of today’s most common dementia drugs to sharper weight loss and gastrointestinal complications.  Read More »

Senior mental health: Too many pills, not enough services?

Seniors seem to be getting plenty of mental health medications, like antidepressants and anti-anxiety pills. But a recent report shows that older adults are far less likely than younger adults to receive the supportive mental health services that often accompany a mental health diagnosis. Read More »

Dementia spending priorities: care or cure?

How should the National Alzheimer’s Project Act spend its funding? A new survey shows that many consider long-term care resources, education, financial support for in-home care and respite care resources to be a more important use of the money than researching a cure. Read More »

LeadingAge to study how person-centered care affects depression, dementia

Does person-centered care help residents with depression and/or dementia? LeadingAge is teaming up with the N.J.-based Francis E. Parker Memorial Home to study how person-centered care and the household model environment affect residents with these conditions. Read More »

Photo project captures the picture of joy

Residents at Avanti Senior Living are getting camera-ready for a new photography project about living life passionately in older years. Read More »

New Alzheimer’s drugs may also help people with Parkinson’s

Drugs that target "protein misfolding" could be useful for many neurodegenerative diseases. Read More »

Women with cognitive impairment decline faster than men

Women with mild cognitive impairment decline twice as fast as men with the same condition. Read More »

Saliva could predict early onset Alzheimer’s

A saliva test could predict Alzheimer's even in people who don't yet have memory or cognition problems associated with the disease. Read More »

ALFA forms partnership to support Dementia Friendly America

ALFA is working with US Against Alzheimer's on an initiative that aims to build a more dementia-friendly nation. Read More »

Florida senior living provider partners with NFL to build 33 new communities

Validus Senior Living and the NFL Alumni Association have partnered to build assisted living and memory care facilities in major cities with a high concentration of retired NFL players. Read More »