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Rates of Alzheimer’s disease are higher in women than in men, and researchers now think they know why. Source: NEW FEED
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Even if you are unlucky enough to carry genes that predispose you to Alzheimer’s disease, a healthy lifestyle can minimize that risk, new research shows. Source: NEW FEED
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In total, 13% of men who had received the therapy went on to develop Alzheimer’s disease over eight years of follow-up, compared to 9% who hadn’t gotten the treatment, the study found. Source: NEW FEED
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The results revealed that participants between 18 and 65 who had family members with Alzheimer’s scored lower than those who did not. That included even young adults in their 20s. Source: NEW FEED
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Researchers don’t know whether the finding related to the drug nilvadipine can translate into any benefits for patients. But future studies should look into that possibility, they said. Source: NEW FEED
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Only two out of five older adults with significant disabilities have the assets on hand to pay for at least a couple of years of extensive in-home care, researchers found. Source: NEW FEED
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If research confirms that high cholesterol plays a role in Alzheimer’s disease, officials may need to reduce our target levels for “bad” LDL cholesterol, the study author said. Source: NEW FEED
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PDPM And TeleHealth Solutions
05/09/2019 Read moreDr. Waseem Ghannam, CEO & Co-Founder of TeleHealth Solution, puts it down ever so eloquently: “Tools, tools, I give you tools I give you tools, tools I give you tools, ooh These tools are for you to use These tools are…
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LATE causes memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning, but on autopsy, doctors don’t find the Alzheimer’s-linked protein clumps known as plaques and tangles in the brain. Source: NEW FEED
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The loss of an ability to smell has been linked to your risk of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and some dementias, but researchers suspected that sense of smell might be related to more health issues. Source:…
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Post Acute 360 | Strategy & Solutions Conference
07/31/2019 Read moreWhen: July 31, 2019 @ 3:08 pm – August 2, 2019 @ 4:08 pmWhere: Gaylord National Resort, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Fort Washington, MD 20745, USAPost Acute 360 helps large post acute providers understand the emerging post acute ecosystem and implement the right solutions to enhance their value in it. Post Acute 360’s name refers to the newly emerging post acute ecosystem that is being driven…
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NIC Fall Conference 2019
09/11/2019 Read moreWhen: September 11, 2019 @ 8:00 am – September 13, 2019 @ 11:45 amWhere: Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611Convening thousands of seniors housing and skilled nursing leaders, the NIC Fall Conference 2019 is the most productive and effective 3 days of the year. The premiere event for insights, relationship-building, and deal making. Decision Makers 3,000+ attendees. 67% senior…
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Clues to Women’s Higher Odds for Alzheimer's
July 17, 2019 Read moreRates of Alzheimer’s disease are higher in women than in men, and researchers now think they know why. Source: NEW FEED
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Healthy Living Counteracts Alzheimer's Genetic Risk
July 15, 2019 Read moreEven if you are unlucky enough to carry genes that predispose you to Alzheimer’s disease, a healthy lifestyle can minimize that risk, new research shows. Source: NEW FEED
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Dementia Risk
July 8, 2019 Read moreIn total, 13% of men who had received the therapy went on to develop Alzheimer’s disease over eight years of follow-up, compared to 9% who hadn’t gotten the treatment, the study found. Source: NEW FEED
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Alzheimer's Genes Might Show Effects in Your 20s
June 27, 2019 Read moreThe results revealed that participants between 18 and 65 who had family members with Alzheimer’s scored lower than those who did not. That included even young adults in their 20s. Source: NEW FEED
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Blood Pressure Med Might Help Fight Alzheimer's
June 17, 2019 Read moreResearchers don’t know whether the finding related to the drug nilvadipine can translate into any benefits for patients. But future studies should look into that possibility, they said. Source: NEW FEED
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Could You Afford Home Health Care? Maybe Not
June 7, 2019 Read moreOnly two out of five older adults with significant disabilities have the assets on hand to pay for at least a couple of years of extensive in-home care, researchers found. Source: NEW FEED
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'Bad' Cholesterol, Rare Alzheimer's May Be Linked
May 29, 2019 Read moreIf research confirms that high cholesterol plays a role in Alzheimer’s disease, officials may need to reduce our target levels for “bad” LDL cholesterol, the study author said. Source: NEW FEED
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PDPM And TeleHealth Solutions
May 9, 2019 Read morehttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6532250483204116480
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PDPM And TeleHealth Solutions
May 9, 2019 Read moreDr. Waseem Ghannam, CEO & Co-Founder of TeleHealth Solution, puts it down ever so eloquently: “Tools, tools, I give you tools I give you tools, tools I give you tools, ooh These tools are for you to use These tools are…
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Newly Named LATE Dementia Mimics Alzheimer's
April 30, 2019 Read moreLATE causes memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning, but on autopsy, doctors don’t find the Alzheimer’s-linked protein clumps known as plaques and tangles in the brain. Source: NEW FEED