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Some dementia patients might have reversible symptoms caused by cirrhosis, study says

(By Isabella Cueto for ST A T) The descent into dementia can feel like traversing a minefield, coming across new

Eileen Cook February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease, Cirrhosis, Dementia, Older Adults

Scientists document first-ever transmitted Alzheimer’s cases, tied to no-longer-used medical procedure

(By Andrew Joseph for ST A T) LONDON — There was something odd about these Alzheimer’s cases. Part of it

Eileen Cook January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Dementia, Early-onset Alzheimer’s

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assisted Living Emerging Health Issues Health Care Finance LTC

Senate 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

Eileen Cook January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 Aging, Assisted Living, Healthcare Costs, Long-term Care, Older Adults

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Mental Health/Behavioral Health

Preparing 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

Eileen Cook January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Advance directive for driving, Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognitive decline, Dementia, Older Adults

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia FDA Part D/Prescription Drugs

Blood 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

Eileen Cook January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease, beta amyloid plaques, blood test, Dementia, FDA, Lecanemab Drug, Older Adults

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Health Care - General Medical Technology

Hearing aids may boost longevity, study finds. But only if used regularly

(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Among the roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. who have hearing loss, most don’t

Eileen Cook January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 Dementia, Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss, Longevity, Older Adults

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assisted Living Caregiver

These pros help keep ailing, aging loved ones safe — but it’s a costly service

(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Caring for an older person can be tough, especially if they have complex conditions and

Eileen Cook December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Aging, Aging in place, Alzheimer’s Disease, Older Adults, Solo-agers

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Emerging Health Issues End of Life Health Care Finance Hospice/Home Health Services Medicaid Medicare - General

Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care

(By Reed Abelson, The New York Times - KFF Health News project) It’s a good day when Frank Lee, a

Eileen Cook December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 Affordable Home Care, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Healthcare Costs, Medicaid, medicare, Older Adults, Respite Care

Alzheimer’s/Dementia FDA Medicare - General Part D/Prescription Drugs

Manufacturers need to be more open about a dangerous Alzheimer’s drug side effect

(By Madhav Thambisetty for ST A T) Since the FDA’s approval of lecanemab (marketed as Leqembi) and Medicare’s recent decision

Eileen Cook November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Aducanumab, Alzheimer’s Disease, ARIA, CMS, Dementia, Donanemab, FDA, Lecanemab Drug, medicare, Medicare Part D, Older Adults

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assisted Living Caregiver Health Care Finance Health Insurance LTC Medicaid Nursing Homes

Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many

(By Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia for KFF Health News) For 35 years, Angela Jemmott and her five brothers paid

Eileen Cook November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease, Assisted Living, Dementia, Healthcare Costs, Home Care, Long-term Care, LTC Insurance, Older Adults