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
What Should You do If It Is Possible an Elderly Parent Is Being Scammed?
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many older adults are more socially isolated than ever—and thus more vulnerable to being financially victimized.
Ethan Huizenga
April 22, 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
What are the Signs of Elder Abuse?
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many older adults are more socially isolated than ever — and thus more vulnerable to being financially victimized.
Ethan Huizenga
April 8, 2022
Can a Teddy Bear Help Elderly with Dementia to Communicate?
Patients with dementia and memory issues could soon have a new way to connect. Cue Teddy is a teddy bear that not only talks but listens.
Ethan Huizenga
April 4, 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 ‘Brain Fog’?
Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer “brain fog” and other problems that can last for months, and new findings suggest some worrisome overlaps with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ethan Huizenga
March 1, 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
Elder Financial Abuse Can Be Prevented
Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.
Ethan Huizenga
February 14, 2022
