FDA approves first treatment for Alzheimer’s in 18 years
The first novel therapy for Alzheimer’s disease in almost two decades was approved today by the Food & Drug Administration.
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Cataract surgeries down in those with Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
Authors say patients with Alzheimer’s disease still would be expected to benefit from cataract surgery.
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Dementia-competent workforce, career advancement keys to improving Alzheimer’s care: Senate committee
Developing a dementia-competent workforce and providing career advancement opportunities will help strengthen direct care workforce recruitment and retention, leading to a better quality of life for people living with dementia and their families.
California budget includes $3.8 billion to build ‘age-friendly’ state for older adults
Revisions to California’s 2021–2022 budget include $3.8 billion in new funding to build an “age-friendly” state that supports older adults through a Master Plan for Aging.
Resident cracks security combo with Morse code knowledge, translates into fine for community
A Tennessee senior living community was fined $2,000 by the state after two residents eloped from the memory care unit undetected last spring.
The question you need to add to care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
So often, we apply root cause analysis to determine the reason for a resident’s fall or change in behavior. Could Jane have a UTI? Did Roger have his walker with him when he fell? How did the staff approach Lynn when trying to help her shower? What we aren’t asking — and what we should ask — is…
Senior Scholars program refreshes activities, gives residents purpose, educates caregivers
A “Senior Scholars” program featuring life plan community residents as “knowledge experts” to educate student nurses about the spectrum of aging issues exemplifies how senior living communities are moving to activities that provide their residents with meaning and purpose.
Proposed bills would create new standards for staff dementia training
Creating a standard of dementia training for assisted living and other caregivers is the goal of proposed legislation in Florida, but a senior living organization says that not targeting training by population served is a mistake.
Senior living deserves dedicated funding source for COVID-19 testing, tracing, PPE: Alzheimer’s Association
Assisted living communities should have a dedicated funding source for COVID-19 testing, tracing and personal protective equipment, the Alzheimer’s Association said in testimony submitted to a senate committee.
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