The extensive demographic analysis examines Massachussetts' readiness to care for its growing population of older adults. How would your state fare under the report's recommendations? Read More »
Sleep-disordered breathing may affect cognition, especially in those who carry the APOE-4 gene, thought to be a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's. Read More »
The university will lead a 10-site examination of risk factors and the role of genetics in cognitive decline among Latinos. Read More »
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Using fingertip receptors to improve memory
By Patricia Derrick, Inventor, Brainpaths, LLC.Repetitious sensory stimulation through finger tracings can improve memory and stregthen synapse connections. Braille-like textures and patterns allow residents to exercise their brains through their fingertips. Learn More »
The House Appropriations Committee has approved a $400 million increase in dementia research at the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2018. Read More »
Art is more than just beauty in the eye of the beholder. It’s a working experience that can draw out the humanity in everyone—even people with dementia. Read More »
A medication for type 2 diabetes called metformin is the subject of a study exploring the possible effects of the drug on the development of dementia. Read More »
Researchers in Finland are studying whether traumatic brain injuries increase the risks of developing neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease or ALS later in life. Read More »
Why is dementia research so complex? Why don't we have a cure yet? Many researchers now think the most important part of the dementia story comes long before symptoms appear. Read More »
New research published in JAMA found people can have Alzheimer’s disease many years before cognitive impairment sets in, meaning disease estimates could be way off. Read More »
Annette Gunnerson, the National Association of Activity Professional’s 2017 Activity Professional of the year, reflects on her nearly 30 years in long-term care and the increasing attention being paid to activities planning to improve the quality of life for residents, especially those with dementia. Read More »
Advances in medical imaging allow researchers to see brain tissue destruction and the presence of telltale biomarkers of cognitive disease. But what if you could capture both in a single image? Read More »
Mary L. Radnofsky, PhD, is helping caregivers reassess how they think about dementia and how they interact with residents who have cognitive decline. And as a person with a neurodegenerative disease, she should know. Read More »
What does your facility's interior space look like to a person with dementia? Two senior living design experts discuss common pitfalls that can can confuse residents with cognitive challenges and jeopardize their safety. Read More »
A university lecturer has been awarded a grant to continue her research on how spatial configuration and design in long-term care facilities influences residents with dementia. Read More »
A meta-analysis has found seniors who exercise at moderate-to-vigorous intensity have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »
While senior care has progressed in avoiding unnecessary medications, many patients with advanced dementia are still receiving at least one drug of questionable benefit, especially in the last month of life. Read More »
