4 surgeons general call for annual cognitive assessments
Four former U.S. surgeons general are advocating for regular annual cognitive assessments as part of routine check-ups, calling dementia the No. 1 public health crisis.
Alzheimer’s
Reason for hope as World Alzheimer’s Month continues
Days before World Alzheimer’s Day, which was Saturday, some bad news arrived about the search for a treatment. But there still are reasons for hope in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
Exercise may delay brain deterioration in those at risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds
Exercising several times a week may delay brain deterioration in those who are at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimer’s cure would result in assisted living losses of $16 billion in annual revenues, 110,000 jobs, author estimates
A “novel, simple and fast-acting” cure for Alzheimer’s disease would be a “medical miracle” but would result in a loss of $16.3 billion in annual revenues for the assisted living industry, according to a new analysis published in the journal Medical Hypotheses.
More news for Thursday, Sept. 12
Oct. 7 is deadline to comment on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force draft statement on cognitive screening … ‘Revolutionary’ $53 million grant to fund 40 pilots to improve direct Alzheimer’s care … Mediterranean diet linked to lower cognitive decline in U.S. seniors
This may be your last chance to stamp out Alzheimer’s this way
Time is running out to support Alzheimer’s disease research and care through the purchase of a special stamp via the U.S. Postal Service.
Alzheimer’s care isn’t working; here’s what is
There are several reasons that I don’t believe Alzheimer’s care is where it should be. Here are six.
Napping may be a sign of approaching Alzheimer’s
When residents begin to take more naps, it might not just be that they are tired. New research indicates it might be an early warning sign of advancing Alzheimer’s disease.
New breakthroughs: Precision medicine for Alzheimer’s
For senior living communities already offering quality dementia services, working in concert with providers offering precision medicine solutions could be the next step in the evolution of state-of-the-art dementia care.
Model can predict cognitive decline in patients
People at risk for Alzheimer’s disease vary in how quickly cognitive decline may occur. But a new model predicts cognition test scores for up to two years and may lead to improving what medications are prescribed.
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