Processed red meat raises the risk of dementia; Swapping it for nuts and beans may lower risk
"Four-decade study of more than 130,000 people measured the risk of your morning bacon or ballgame hot dog"
PCOM South Georgia partnership with Emory University to provide training in geriatrics to medical students
"PCOM South Georgia announces its partnership with Emory University as part of its recently announced five-year $5 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The goal of the program is to increase the geriatric workforce within the primary care network of physicians by educating healthcare professionals to care for the aging population of patients."
Mild cognitive impairment could be going unreported in rural areas of West Michigan, study suggests
"Corewell Health and MSU look to develop AI tool to identify higher-risk patients earlier"
Memory loss in aging and dementia: Dendritic spine head diameter predicts memory in old age
"This finding suggests that therapy to remodel synapses could help memory in old age and dementia patients."
In Parkinson’s, dementia may occur less often, or later, than thought
"There’s some good news for people with Parkinson’s disease: The risk of developing dementia may be lower than previously thought, or dementia may occur later in the course of the disease than previously reported, according to a study published in the August 7, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology."
Alcohol use in older adults doubles risk of brain bleeds from falls
"Study among first to examine link between alcohol use and severe head trauma"
[SMART MOVES] Smart tech boosts ROI and NOI of multifamily properties
"Multifamily properties are increasingly investing in smart technology solutions to improve operations, reduce costs, and better attract and retain tenants, but there is an industry-wide need for benchmarking to better gauge the outcomes of smart building deployments. Parks Associates shares findings from interviews of 10 multifamily owners, operators, and property managers to deliver insights on how companies are tracking and evaluating the ROI and NOI (net operating income) of smart building deployments; metrics and results of companies that have deployed these solutions; and strategies for benchmarking effectiveness."
[WHO’S HOME?] 22% of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries homebound
"A large cross-sectional study of Medicare Advantage (MA) plan beneficiaries found that more than one fifth of participants are homebound or semi-homebound, which is a powerful independent predictor of hospitalization and healthcare utilization. As MA becomes the majority payer source for Medicare beneficiaries, attention to providing appropriate care delivery to this high-need, high-cost population is warranted, according to the authors."
[FRIED LIVER?] More than 15 million US adults consume hepatotoxic herbals
"More than 15 million US adults take supplements that may be toxic to the liver, according to a new study. Over a 30-day period, 4.7% of the adults surveyed in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted from 2017 to 2020 took herbal and dietary supplements containing at least one of the botanicals of interest to the authors: turmeric; green tea; ashwagandha; black cohosh; garcinia cambogia; and red yeast rice-containing products."
[HOT HOT HOT!] Air conditioning access a must for older adults: study
"Policy reform is urgently needed to assist older adults who live in southern US cities and experience higher-than-expected heat-related health issues if they don't have adequate access to air conditioning, according to a recent study by University of Waterloo researchers."
[SERVE IT UP] AARP debuts pickleball clinic tour
"AARP recently debuted the AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour to celebrate individuals ages 50 and over who are playing the dynamic sport, and thereby promoting healthy living, social connections, and brain health."
UChicago Medicine geriatric care training program receives $5 million grant
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Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program
"The University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has introduced a groundbreaking initiative, Brain Health Activities, aimed at supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. The program was developed with extensive collaboration across the UK campus, offering a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers. "
Researchers discover cholesterol drug’s potential as treatment for Alzheimer’s, other dementia
"Researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have discovered that an FDA-approved cholesterol drug holds the potential to disrupt the progression of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia."
Menopause is having a moment: Debunking common myths
"Many women approach menopause with anxiety about the future. You’ve probably heard your grandmother, mother, or aunts lament about menopause, aka “the change,” as a stressful time full of hot flashes, weight gain, and plummeting sex drive."
Caregiving: Poll reveals who’s providing care and who they’re caring for
"National and Michigan data also show many think the government should have a leading role in covering the cost of caregiving"
ACS leads development of new CMS Age Friendly Hospital Measure to improve care of older adult patients
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