A new Alzheimer’s study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis
(By Juliana Kim for NPR) In the United States, it’s estimated that about 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s/Dementia
A new movement within geriatric care
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Geriatric care has been in the spotlight for being understaffed and in high
Read MoreViolent dementia patients leave nursing home staff and residents ‘scared to death’
(By Jordan Rau for NPR) Dan Shively had been a bank president who built floats for July Fourth parades in
Read MoreNew blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. Are doctors ready for what’s next?
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A new generation of blood tests promises to change the way doctors diagnose and treat
Read MoreA protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer’s
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) A key protein that helps assemble the brain early in life also appears to protect
Read MoreCMS launches dementia care with alternative Medicare payments
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has launched a dementia care program that will be piloted by 400
Read MoreMedicare explores a new way to support caregivers of dementia patients
(By Alex Olgin, Dan Gorenstein for NPR) At 80, Rose Carfagno of West Norriton, Pa., was charming, social and independent,
Read MoreFDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease
By The Associated Press NPR July 2, 2024 WASHINGTON — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow
Read MoreOlder Women Are Different Than Older Men. Their Health Is Woefully Understudied.
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older
Read MoreFDA advisors strongly back new Alzheimer’s drug, despite risks and limitations
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Advisors to the Food and Drug Administration have recommended unanimously that the agency approve the
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