How Many Rural Hospitals are Closing?
Across the U.S., 892 rural hospitals are either at immediate or high risk of closure.
Ethan Huizenga
May 23, 2022
There Is Big News in Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s
More than 40 genes have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease for the first time, in a “landmark” study offering hope for better diagnosis and treatment.
Ethan Huizenga
May 13, 2022
Can Playing Golf Lower Risk of Dementia?
Japanese study found older male golfers were 37% less likely to get dementia.
Ethan Huizenga
May 5, 2022
Is Spa Good for Memory Care Patients?
When Sunshine Retirement Living officials saw a significant drop in the use of antipsychotics in its memory care residents after piloting a “sensory spa” in one community, its mission became clear. The company expanded use of the spas throughout its portfolio.
Ethan Huizenga
April 19, 2022
How Can I Live a Comfortable Life as a Senior?
Recently, WHO revealed that the percentage of global citizens over 60 years will double from 12% to 22% between 2015 and 2050.
Ethan Huizenga
April 18, 2022
What’s the Latest on Stroke Prevention?
Right now, strokes are largely untreatable. However, a group of researchers at the University of Arizona hopes to change that.
Ethan Huizenga
April 2, 2022
What Foods are Bad for Joints as Aging Occurs?
You can’t do much to slow the march of time, but there are plenty of lifestyle changes you can make to show your joints a little love.
Ethan Huizenga
March 8, 2022
How are Alzheimer’s and Dementia Different?
A better understanding of dementia will help you (or a loved one) get the right diagnosis and treatment.
Ethan Huizenga
March 3, 2022
What’s the Latest on Controversial New Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm?
Medicare officials have decided that the federal health insurance program should only cover the controversial new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm for patients who are participating in approved clinical trials. The preliminary decision, reached after lengthy deliberations, was released on Tuesday by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or C.M.S. If it is finalized later this year, it would significantly limit the number of patients who could use the expensive drug.
Ethan Huizenga
February 22, 2022
Can a Nasal Spray Prevent Dementia?
Scientists from Osaka City University are reporting successful preclinical tests of a novel nasal spray designed to prevent the neurodegeneration associated with dementia. The spray combines two inexpensive, pre-existing drugs and was found to improve cognitive function in several different mouse models of dementia.
Ethan Huizenga
February 18, 2022
