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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 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 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

Health Care Finance Medicare - General Medicare Advantage

What 5 recent studies found about Medicare Advantage

(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Medicare Advantage enrollees tend to have lower hospital readmissions rates and expenses

Eileen Cook November 14, 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease, Healthcare Costs, medicare, Medicare Advantage

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Assisted Living Caregiver End of Life Health Care Finance Hospice/Home Health Services LTC Medicaid Nursing Homes

Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care

(By Reed Abelson, The New York Times and Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French

Eileen Cook November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregiver, Dementia, Healthcare Costs, Home Care, Long-term Care, Medicaid, Older Adults

Aging Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Health Care - General

Who Will Care for Older Adults? We’ve Plenty of Know-How but Too Few Specialists

(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Gurwitz was among the first physicians in the United

Eileen Cook November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregiver, Geriatrican, Older Adults