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Blue light benefits people with Alzheimer’s disease

Low flat lighting in nursing homes and assisted living communities reduces the brain’s ability to process light in people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

What is the most common misconception about dementia?

After reviewing 40 research articles from 15 different countries, researchers found that the general public has a limited understanding of dementia.  Read More »

Underweight people face higher dementia risk

Researchers have found that people who are underweight or even on the low side of normal weight in their middle ages run a higher risk of dementia as they age. Read More »

Researchers find gene that may prevent Parkinson’s, dementia

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, have discovered that non-inheritable Parkinson's disease may be caused by changes in the immune regulating gene Interferon-beta. Read More »

Research identifies three distinct subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease

New findings could lead to more highly targeted research and potential new treatments for people with Alzheimer's disease. Read More »

Chocolate may be good for brain health

Research suggests the sweet treat helps prevent against accumulation of toxic protein in the brain that can impair cognition. Read More »

Calif. governor signs ‘right to die’ bill

The controversial bill will allow physicians in the state to prescribe life-ending medications to those with a terminal illness who wish to end their lives. Read More »

New online Alzheimer’s course for direct care staff

The National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care (NCBAC) is an allied healthcare board certification organization for professional caregivers who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Read More »

Sabra REIT acquires nine senior living facilities for $84.7M

Five facilities are memory care facilities in Illinois and assisted living units in Washington and Oregon. Read More »

Not all brain functions wane with age, researchers discover

Cognitive decline has long been associated with brain plaque and lessened neurological activity, but some parts of the brain actually increase activity as they age. Can scientists harness this for future Alzheimer's therapies? Read More »

Researchers find link between stress and Alzheimer’s development

While stress is usually associated with the development of depression, anxiety and more, researchers have also found a connection between stress and the development of Alzheimer's disease. Read More »

Study: Women bear the brunt of Alzheimer’s care costs

A new study finds women bear six times the burden of cost for Alzheimer's disease care, per capita, than men do. Read More »

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 »

Calif. legislature passes right-to-die bill

California’s State Assembly passed a right-to-die bill Wednesday that could have monumental impact on hospice and long-term care processes in the state, especially in terms of late-stage dementia care. The bill now moves on to the State Senate. 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 »

WVa now requires state, national criminal background checks for LTC workers

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources now requires fingerprint-based state and national criminal background checks for long-term care workers. Read More »

ALF gives student a room for a song

A Baltimore senior living community has found a way to support the arts and get free entertainment and music therapy at the same time. 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 »