Annual wasteful spending on lecanemab estimated at $133 to $336 million
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HealthDay News
Oct 18, 2024
Adding a 75-mg vial size would achieve the greatest reduction in waste, representing an annual savings of $99 million.
Dronabinol safe, effective for Alzheimer’s disease with agitation
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HealthDay News
Oct 09, 2024
The authors are optimistic about the “repurposing” of FDA-approved dronabinol.
Florida is latest state to require dementia training for law enforcement
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 09, 2024
Law enforcement and corrections officers in Florida now are required to undergo training on how to interact with people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Falls requiring medical attention tied to later dementia diagnosis
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HealthDay News
Oct 02, 2024
The authors say that the findings warrant cognitive screening after a fall resulting in an emergency department or inpatient encounter.
Two bills providing a roadmap for federal efforts to respond to and fund Alzheimer’s research and programming unanimously passed in the US House of Representatives last week and now are awaiting President...
More than ADLs: Assisted living now is about treatment, Silverado CEO says
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2024
Assisted living is a “whole different world” compared with 28 years ago, Silverado CEO Loren Shook told those attending a session at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s...
Seth Rogen, Lauren Miller Rogen want more people to talk about dementia care
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2024
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen are hoping that through their work with Hilarity for Charity and screenings of “Taking Care,” more people will be talking about Alzheimer’s and the caregiving struggles...
Business briefs, Sept. 30
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 30, 2024
‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran talks about her mother, ‘genius’ senior living caregivers, Alzheimer’s, agitation … AmeriCorps Seniors connects older Americans with volunteer opportunities...
‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran talks about her mother, ‘genius’ senior living caregivers,...
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2024
Real estate mogul, author and investor Barbara Corcoran is collaborating on a new campaign to educate caregivers about the signs and symptoms of agitation, which can occur as part of Alzheimer’s...
House passes bill to strengthen public health infrastructure for dementia interventions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2024
A bipartisan bill funding Alzheimer’s interventions through public health departments throughout the country received unanimous support in the US House of Representatives last week and now heads to the...