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.
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
By
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.