Do dementia villages actually work? We just don’t know
(By Kristina Carvalho for STAT) Recently, dementia villages have gained popularity in Europe and Australia as an all-in-one solution to
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Alzheimer's Disease
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease more likely to switch to traditional Medicare: Study
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia are 1.4 times more
Read MoreHow Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen are using comedy to support Alzheimer’s care
(By Nicholas St. Fleur for STAT) Alzheimer’s isn’t funny. But comedy can still be a weapon in the fight against
Read MoreLong-term exposure to particulates from wildfire smoke linked to dementia risk, new study finds
(By Abdullahi Tsanni for STAT) Smoke permeates everything and impacts everyone. The visible stew of carbon and particulates typically from
Read MoreNew Alzheimer’s Drug Raises Hopes — Along With Questions
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) The FDA has approved Leqembi, the first disease-modifying treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s and
Read MoreThe Real Costs of the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Most of Which Will Fall to Taxpayers
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) The first drug purporting to slow the advance of Alzheimer’s disease is likely
Read MoreGuiding an Improved Dementia Experience
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its new dementia care model. The model, Guiding an Improved Dementia
Read MoreCould Apple AirPods detect Alzheimer’s?
(By Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) Apple has filed a patent for technology that would allow AirPods to track
Read MoreLiving in disadvantaged neighborhoods linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
(By Ambar Castillo for STAT) Americans who live in neighborhoods with less socioeconomic advantage may have a higher risk of
Read MoreCMS pitches expanded coverage of PET scans for Alzheimer’s disease
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is proposing broader coverage of PET scans for patients with Alzheimer’s disease,
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