Projected Alzheimer’s costs jump $20 billion in one year, ‘only going to get worse’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 21, 2018
The estimated cost of caring for Alzheimer’s patients climbed $20 billion in a single year, according to an annual report issued Tuesday by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Alzheimer’s Association issues new guidance for dementia care in nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 19, 2018
The Alzheimer’s Association Thursday published new recommendations meant to shape dementia care practice at nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care and community care providers.
More than half of Alzheimer’s patients never learn of diagnosis: Report
By
John Hall
Mar 25, 2015
A new report by the Alzheimer’s Association asserts that fewer than half of Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers ever learn of their diagnosis from a physician, and those who do typically...
How to do it … Professional development
Nov 01, 2014
Dementia care is an ever-changing discipline that requires a long-term commitment to training and staff development. Approached sensibly, a strong program will pay dividends far down the road. Experts...
CareLike and Alzheimer’s Association release new tool
Jun 17, 2014
CareLike LLC and the Alzheimer’s Association have announced the launch of the Community Resource Finder, an online resource tool.
In dementia’s crosshairs, women speak out
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 25, 2014
Alzheimer’s disease does not discriminate. Or so we’ve been repeatedly told — for example, when “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher died, almost exactly one year ago. But a report out...
World Alzheimer’s Day gives us reason to pause
By
John O'Connor
Sep 21, 2012
Today marks World Alzheimer’s Day. And it’s as good a time as any to reflect on the damage this fatal disease is spreading.
Experts are concerned about misdiagnosis rate for Alzheimer’s disease
By
McKnight's Staff
May 18, 2012
Alzheimer’s experts say it’s hard to quantify how often it happens, but findings from an ongoing study has found that one-third of Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses were incorrect.
Obama administration boosts Alzheimer’s research with $50 million in funding
Feb 08, 2012
The Obama administration has said it will devote $50 million to fund Alzheimer’s research this year, and an additional $80 million in 2013.
Alzheimer’s groups announce new diagnostic criteria and biomarkers
Apr 20, 2011
New diagnostic criteria and new biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease should go a long way in helping physicians catch the disease earlier and develop therapies faster, according to new guidelines released...