Unique digital program serves residents with memory care and neurocognitive challenges
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2024
The Arbor Company has launched a new program to aid memory care efforts: Ella, a digital caregiver assistant.
Straight from the gut: AI helps researchers confirm Alzheimer’s link
By
John O'Connor
Apr 24, 2024
Cleveland Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence to confirm the link between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease.
Apple Watch’s ‘Foggy’ gets FDA medical device listing for Parkinson’s
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2024
A new Apple Watch-enabled freezing of gait-cueing feature, dubbed Foggy, has received FDA listing as a Class II medical device and is available via prescription.
A certifiable way to improve your reputation
By
John O'Connor
Jul 13, 2023
Wouldn’t it be in the industry’s best interest to police itself? Maybe yes, maybe no.
Taking Alzheimer’s personally
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2023
Many caring, decent people have been — and will be — struck down by a disease that robs them of their memories — and ultimately who they are. But this time it’s different. This time, it’s personal.
Technology-use changes essential to reducing loneliness ‘epidemic,’ surgeon general warns
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John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
Reforming digital environments can help reduce a loneliness epidemic that disproportionately affects the elderly, according to US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD.
Memory care breakthrough, or yet another false alarm?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2022
This week’s Alzheimer’s revelation is a hopeful sign, but even under the best possible scenario, much work remains.
Senior living’s challenge of omission and commission
By
John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2022
Long-term care could be made better with funding from Congress. But for now, it appears we’ll have to settle for a congressional commission.
Do you really want to know you have Alzheimer’s?
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2022
Would you want to know if Alzheimer’s disease is starting to feast on your brain? It turns out the answer soon might be in your hands.
A high-fiber diet may reduce dementia risks later in life
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2022
The mechanisms still remain unknown but could involve interactions taking place between the gut and brain.