Clinical trials are underway to help analyze the gait of glaucoma patients and compare them to those without the eye condition.
Parkinson’s drug may help with eye disease
Nov 10, 2015
A drug already used safely to treat Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders also could delay or prevent the most common cause of blindness in older adults, affecting more than 9 million...
Alzheimer’s test can diagnose disease decades before symptoms appear
Nov 09, 2015
A test leading to the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease 10 to 30 years before symptoms appear has been formally classified as the international reference method, which means that it will be used as...
55+ housing market remains strong
Nov 06, 2015
Those aged 55 or more years continue to show interest in buying condominiums and single-family homes or renting apartments, according to third-quarter 2015 data from the National Association of Home Builders.
Larry Minnix says goodbye
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 03, 2015
An emotional Larry Minnix accepted LeadingAge’s Award of Honor Tuesday at the general session of the organization’s annual meeting. The LeadingAge Leadership Academy, begun during his 15-year...
Study will examine use of antipsychotics in assisted living
Nov 02, 2015
A $3.4 million, five-year, seven-state study will examine the off-label use of antipsychotic medications in residents with dementia living in assisted living communities.
Life plan community is new name for CCRC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2015
Life plan community is the new name for continuing care retirement community that has arisen from the CCRC Namestorm initiated by LeadingAge and Mather LifeWays. The name was announced at the opening general...
Occupancy holding steady in independent, assisted living
Oct 29, 2015
Occupancy rates for independent and assisted living appear to be peaking, according to one analyst.
Listen up: Hearing aids help more than hearing
Oct 20, 2015
Residents who use the devices may experience another important benefit, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Americans embracing health-related tech options
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2015
More Americans are using technology to improve their health and navigate health-related purchasing options, according to a new report from The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.