Telemedicine decreases ED use by senior living residents with dementia: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 07, 2019
Use of telemedicine can decrease emergency department use by independent living and assisted living residents for their acute illnesses, according to a study newly published in the Journal of Post-Acute...
Virtual reality helps diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 28, 2019
Virtual reality can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than cognitive tests currently considered to be the “gold standard,” suggests a new study published in the journal Brain.
Blood tests and phone apps: The future of diagnosing Alzheimer’s?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2019
Last week in a blog post, Bill Gates shared some exciting ways that Alzheimer’s disease might be diagnosed in the future.
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
Your favorite columns of 2017
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 26, 2017
An examination of analytics reveals which business challenges were top topics of interest for McKnight’s Senior Living website visitors, newsletter readers and social media followers and friends...
Designing for dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2017
An app that was under development when we first told you about it in June is now available to help make living environments more friendly for those with dementia.
Researchers use virtual reality to help develop dementia test
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2017
Scientists are asking the players of virtual reality games to play a free game to help them better understand dementia, with the goal of developing a diagnostic test. A mobile version is available, too.
5 big issues in senior living in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 29, 2016
Looking back on our coverage of the senior living industry and the issues that affected it in 2016, several common themes emerge. Five are detailed in this year-end review.
Can video games push the pause button on Alzheimer’s symptoms?
By
Kia Crawford
Aug 22, 2016
Researchers are using video games to treat symptoms of degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Video games may be helpful in diagnosing such conditions, too.
Modern technology’s positive effects on memory care
By
Tom Rotz
Apr 18, 2016
Advancements in technology can have a positive effect on memory care and those affected, by improving quality of life and even slowing the progression of the disease.