Cases of coronavirus moving from mink to people confirmed by CDC
Apr 19, 2022
Samples of the virus collected from four infected people had two mutations previously identified in farmed mink in Europe.
Late-onset alcohol abuse may signal dementia
Apr 12, 2022
Findings particularly for behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia
Early ivermectin does not reduce hospital admission in COVID-19
Apr 04, 2022
Also, no decrease was seen in prolonged emergency department visits for patients with COVID-19 symptoms for up to seven days and at least one risk factor for progression.
People in the news, Feb. 1
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Feb 01, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at Bridge Senior Living, Grace Management, Hebrew SeniorLife, Isakson Living, Kula Hospital, National Church Residences, Pinnacle Living, The Springs Living, SRI...
Physical activity linked to reduced dementia risk in seniors
Dec 16, 2021
Even low amount of light-intensity physical activity was linked to a reduced dementia risk compared with total sedentary behavior.
Fluvoxamine cuts hospitalizations in high-risk COVID-19 outpatients
Oct 28, 2021
The rate of high-risk COVID-19 outpatients needing prolonged emergency care or transfer to tertiary hospital was lower with fluvoxamine versus placebo.
People in the news, Oct. 26
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 26, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at American House Senior Living Communities, Anthem Memory Care, Argentum, The Blake, Cadence Living, Ensign Group, Friendship Senior Options, Genesis Healthcare,...
U.S. to buy $1 billion worth of rapid COVID-19 tests
Oct 06, 2021
Many Americans have reported difficulty getting testing appointments or buying at-home tests.
Cognitively stimulating jobs may lower risk for dementia
Aug 19, 2021
“A possible mechanism for this association is the finding that cognitive stimulation is associated with lower levels of plasma proteins that might inhibit axonogenesis and synaptogenesis and increase...
Eden, Green House founder unveils Kallimos Communities as multi-generational model for seniors
By
Amy Novotney
May 07, 2021
After an unprecedented year of challenges for residents and staff members in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, senior living and care expert William Thomas, M.D. — better known...