Two-thirds of neurologists expect to start some patients on Aduhelm next year: survey
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 17, 2021
The outlook for the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm) is looking up, investigators say. There are small increases in the number of Aduhelm prescribers, and an uptick in patients for whom the...
LTC dementia-care certification launched by Alzheimer’s Association
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 25, 2021
The Person-Centered Dementia Care Training Program with essentiALZ Exam is a three-hour, self-paced curriculum based on person-centered practice guidance, the organization announced Wednesday.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
U.S. life expectancy goes up for the first time since 2014 … FDA to review skin patch therapy for Alzheimer’s … U.S. outperforms peers in flu vaccination among seniors, underperforms in other healthcare...
New paper: How to elevate the experience of people living with dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
The Beryl Institute has released a new white paper with practical ideas and perspectives on person-directed dementia care.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 29, 2019
Scientists identify critical window for treating Alzheimer’s … First-line blood pressure treatments not as effective as thiazide diuretics … Early retirement can accelerate cognitive decline...
Ketogenic diet and gut bacteria may influence Alzheimer’s development
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2019
Alzheimer’s disease may be associated with changes in gut bacteria, and a Mediterranean-ketogenic diet has shown signs of being therapeutic.
When man bites dog at the Alzheimer’s care facility
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 08, 2016
Here’s your long-term care “Man bites dog” story of the week.
Latest great Alzheimer’s hope comes with caution
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 09, 2014
At first blush, news that a new breakthrough Alzheimer’s study had found an 87% success rate was, well, irritating. Why not closer to 100% or at least 90%? Although many media types splashed news...
Berkadia originates $16 million in funding for two properties
Mar 20, 2013
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage recently originated a total of $16.4 million for seniors housing properties in Ohio and Nebraska.
George Mason honors long-term care operators for the first time
May 06, 2011
Greenspring Village, an Erickson Living continuing care retirement community located in Springfield, Virginia, has received George Mason University’s first Senior Housing/Long Term Care Improvement...