Loneliness can have negative consequences for both mental, physical health: studies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 11, 2024
Two newly published studies on loneliness take different approaches to identifying how loneliness affects older adults, but both draw similar conclusions that its negative effects include both mental and...
Planetary Health Diet Index linked to lower total, cause-specific mortality
Jun 10, 2024
Reductions seen in death from a variety of causes; PHDI scores were also associated with environmental impact
‘Barely scratching the surface’: AI productivity tool has major home health potential, startup founder...
By
Adam Healy
Jun 10, 2024
New technologies such as artificial intelligence models have the potential to transform the home care industry.
First responders with more debris exposure have higher risk of early dementia
Jun 14, 2024
More severe exposure to dust or debris among World Trade Center (WTC) responders is significantly associated with a higher risk of dementia at
‘Private equity abuse’ in long-term care is target of new federal bill
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
Two Democratic senators from Massachusetts have introduced a bill they say is meant to “root out corporate greed and private equity abuse” in nursing homes, assisted living communities, home health...
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with MCI
Jun 12, 2024
Tau positron emission tomography predicts all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease dementia
Expert panel develops new definition of long COVID
Jun 11, 2024
A new proposed definition for Long COVID could help patients get the help they need, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says.
Tech advancements and care innovations key to improved elder care: expert
By
John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2024
Technological advancements and innovative care models can help alleviate worsening eldercare challenges, per Stuart M. Butler.
Aramark ‘running full steam’ into long-term care with more than dining
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 11, 2024
Food service company Aramark announced its planned re-entry into senior living and care last November at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting. The effort now is in full swing as Aramark SeniorLIFE+, with help...
Travel can benefit both family caregivers and care recipients: AARP
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 11, 2024
Despite challenges, there are innate benefits for family caregivers when they do make trips with their care recipients, according to the results of a survey by the AARP.