Biden Administration Sets Higher Staffing Mandates. Most Nursing Homes Don’t Meet Them.
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands
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Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Payroll tax to fund long-term care
Washington state enacted the Long-Term Services and Support Act (WA Cares) three years ago to address the costs of providing
Read MoreA guide to covering LTC expenses
Seniors aged 65 have a nearly 70 percent chance of requiring long-term care services in the future. Of the 3.9
Read MoreWhen is forgetting normal — and when is it worrisome? A neuroscientist weighs in
(By Terry Gross for NPR) When cognitive neuroscientist Charan Ranganath meets someone for the first time, he’s often asked, “Why
Read MoreCleveland Clinic researchers discover elevated risk of brain bleeds in Alzheimer’s patients
(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review) Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have discovered that the presence of Lewy body pathology
Read MoreSome dementia patients might have reversible symptoms caused by cirrhosis, study says
(By Isabella Cueto for STAT) The descent into dementia can feel like traversing a minefield, coming across new symptoms without
Read MoreScientists document first-ever transmitted Alzheimer’s cases, tied to no-longer-used medical procedure
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) LONDON — There was something odd about these Alzheimer’s cases. Part of it was the
Read MoreSenate Probes the Cost of Assisted Living and Its Burden on American Families
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday launched an examination of assisted living, holding
Read MorePreparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Lewis Morgenstern has made up his mind. When he turns 65 in four
Read MoreBlood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s — if they’re accurate enough. Not all are
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A new generation of blood tests is poised to change the way doctors determine whether
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