Researchers found raloxifene did not improve cognition for women with late-onset mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The selective estrogen receptor modulator has been reported to improve verbal memory in older women without dementia. Read More »
Eventa and American Green Technology partner to measure how effective the Health Risk Management System (HRMS) is at improving outcomes for ventilator patients. Read More »
When it's time for new wheels, planning and communication are crucial for residents, provider and equipment vendors, says resident blogger Kathleen Mears. Read More »
Over-the-road truckers and especially people with disabilities understand how extended sitting can have a negative impact on their “bottom” lines. Read More »
Study finds relationship between gene variation and increased risk factor for cognitive decline, particularly among people with high cholesterol and heart disease. Read More »
Portable ventilators can improve respiratory health for those with chronic COPD and reduce their need for acute healthcare services, one study notes. Read More »
Florida Atlantic University has created an evidence-based decision guide to educate nursing home residents and their loved ones available treatment options ahead of an emergency. Read More »
Researchers found publicly funded for-profit nursing home facilities in Canada have significantly higher rates of both mortality and hospital admissions. Read More »
Researchers found participants with low vitamin D levels experienced cognitive decline at a rate three times faster than those with adequate vitamin D levels, a concern because darker-skinned people have more difficulty absorbing the vitamin naturally from the sun and were found to have lower dietary intake. Read More »
A long-term caregiver doesn’t realize importance manual dexterity plays in meeting residents’ needs until the ability to use both hands is compromised. Read More »
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis will study the use of an advance-care planning tool that will help ensure residents' end-of-life treatment preferences are upheld. Read More »
They don’t shed. make you sneeze or scratch, but robotic pets provide ongoing benefits to individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Read More »
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care and Services announced its new members this week. The council advises the HHS secretary on federal programs for people who have Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Read More »
Anticoagulants like warfarin are very effective in reducing dangerous blood clots. But without proper monitoring and quick intervention when dosage changes are needed, these drugs can lead to hospitalizations or worse. Read More »
Visiting relatives with dementia can be especially difficult for families, but caregivers can guide families toward more productive ways to interact with their loved ones. Read More »
