March 26, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
Those who suffer a stroke may want the emergency medical staff to be busy texting instead of using an overhead paging system, a new study finds.
March 22, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
Researchers have discovered a key protein function that appears to “turn off” Alzheimer’s disease.
March 19, 2013 Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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A new report from the Alzheimer's Association shows that while deaths from other major diseases, such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS and stroke continue to experience significant declines, Alzheimer's deaths continue to rise—increasing 68 percent from 2000-2010.
March 11, 2013 Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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Researchers claim to have successfully normalized the production of blood vessels in the brain of mice with Alzheimer’s disease by immunizing them with amyloid beta, a protein widely associated with the disease.
March 8, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
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Trepidation about tripping? Most seniors who have taken a tumble once, will develop a fear of falling again. Helping seniors to overcome the fear of falling starts with a deep understanding of what scares them--and then empowering them to change it.
February 28, 2013 Sandra Hoban, Managing Editor
news
Enjoying a glass of red wine not only lifts one’s spirits and reduces the risk of heart disease, but it can also help a person maintain hearing and mental acuity.
February 26, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
Where does your city rank in U.S. News & World Report's new "Best Nursing Homes" list?
February 19, 2013 Pamela Tabar, Senior Editor
news
In a new JAMA study, researchers question aggressive medical treatments that may keep terminally ill patients in acute care or skilled nursing instead of referring them to hospice care.
February 15, 2013 Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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A new study finds that healthy menopausal women carrying a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease showed measurable signs of accelerated biological aging. However, in carriers who started hormone therapy at menopause and remained on that therapy, this acceleration was absent.
February 7, 2013 Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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The number of people in the United States with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to almost triple by 2050, straining the healthcare system and burdening caregivers, according to a new study.
February 4, 2013 Shelley Silverman King, RN
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Shelley Silverman King, RN, explains how a Massachusetts facility uses specially trained caregivers and a room full of sensory experiences—music, lighting, hand massage, aromatherapy and other stimuli—to reach its most isolated and lonely population: its residents with advanced dementia. 
February 1, 2013 Judah Ronch, PhD
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A new program designed for young adults with intellectual disabilities can help seniors overcome their challenges in positive, supportive long-term care environments.
