New data supports the use of the drug NUDEXTA to treat pseudobulbar affect (PBA), a condition found in those with brain injuries, neurological damage from stroke or dementia and certain neuromuscular diseases. Read More »
A former employee at an assisted living and memory care facility pleaded guilty for planning and trying to videotape the sexual assault of three female residents with profound memory loss. Read More »
Congressional subcommittees have proposed changes to the Social Security Act to cover an initial care plan for Medicare beneficiaries newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to help them understand the disease and treatment options. Read More »
Are residents having trouble sleeping at night and focusing during the day? Pump up their exercise regimen, suggests a study on the circadian rhythms of older adults. Read More »
In just a few months, Sammy has become Mt Lofty Heights’ most popular resident. Staff and family say he brings a smile to their faces and has brought everyone together. Read More »
A new study found residents with Alzheimer’s disease were less likely to be restrained or medicated at nursing homes where frontline staff spoke regularly with memory care specialists, suggesting quality outcomes can improve with expert intervention. Read More »
Getting that handy touchpad laptop made life seem easier, but it wasn't so great for her hand's range of motion, says SNF resident blogger Kathleen Mears. Read More »
The Senate announced a proposal $400 million increase in Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the National Institutes of Health, surpassing a record increase of $350 million in 2015. Read More »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance to reduce sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams per day. One in three Americans has high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Read More »
The artist in residence program has been such a success that an Iowa continuing care retirement community will allow a college student to spend another semester living with residents. Read More »
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Automating resident care equipment cleaning and disinfection: The new paradigm
By Karl Soderquist, President, The HUBSCRUB Company If you've got wheelchairs, you've got a cleaning problem. As standards for disinfecting medical equipment tighten, automation can help ensure compliance and save on manual labor. Learn More »
Data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows there are some distinct causes of death that warrant public attention, preventive programs and classification reconsideration. Read More »
Researchers have documented the first known U.S. case of an E. coli bacteria with the resistance gene mcr-1. But researchers worry that if the hard-wired resistance spreads, it could change the face of the bacterial battle for good. Read More »
New research has found that clusters of immune cells may reduce amyloid plaque formation, thereby reducing the damaging effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »
A 100-year-old woman has been crowned the Missouri District 2 Ms. Nursing Home beauty pageant. She has the chance to seek the state title at the annual Missouri Health Care Association pageant in August. Read More »
A new park next to a Boston-area Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a serene and secure space for veterans with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to roam. Read More »
The new mobile game Sea Hero Quest asks players to help a grown son recover his father’s memories lost to Alzheimer’s disease. Data collected from the game will help scientists study spatial navigation. Read More »
Researchers found mice taking the antiplatelet agent clopidogrel saw a decrease in plaque buildup in blood vessels and in deep structures of the brain, suggesting a possible new drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »
Cognitive decline changes how people hear, speak, think and interpret. Caregivers and families may be able to improve communication with those who have dementia if they remember these tips. Read More »
Say what? Seniors who use hearing aids or received cochlear implants to improve their hearing may also reduce their risk of developing depression. Read More »
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists are working to develop a pathogen-specific antibiotic to be less disruptive to the gut microbiome than broad-spectrum antibiotics. Read More »
As the opening keynote at the Memory Care Forum in Philadelphia, NASL policy guru Cynthia Morton discusses what’s coming next from CMS on long-term care quality measures and how that data might affect your five-star quality rating. Read More »
Two foundations have partnered to advance drug discovery, clinical trials and drug repurposing for effective treatment of frontotemporal degeneration and other neurodegenerative diseases. Read More »
Maria Shriver has launched a new initiative, the MOVE FOR MINDS experience, to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s research while also promoting a healthy lifestyle, which has been shown to improve brain health. Read More »
Independent living technologies manufacturer Tunstall Americas commissioned intergenerational art project to get people talking about life. Read More »
Residents from Gladeview Rehabilitation and Health Care Center enjoyed the annual senior prom, the closing event of National Nursing Home Week. Read More »
