Most Americans Predict Alzheimer’s Cure in Their Lifetimes

Fifty-four percent of Americans believe researchers will find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease in their lifetimes, according to a recent CBS News report, which also examines the latest clinical trials underway and Medicare costs associated with treating individuals with Alzheimer’s.

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Caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease triples the average Medicare expenditure per [...]

Seniors Could Benefit From
Older Physicians

Recent research among Australian doctors reveals that older doctors and those with more experience with seniors have a more positive attitude toward them than other doctors. ALFA Update recently reported on this topic.
Published in the Internal Medicine Journal, the study analyzes interviews with 122 doctors, who answered questions specific to their feelings and attitudes toward [...]

President Proclaims November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November has been proclaimed National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month by President Obama, who calls for a renewed commitment to research and treatment. Yesterday’s ALFA Update reported on the president’s official proclamation, which notes that research conducted and supported by the National Institutes of Health and the Veterans Health Administration has shed light on the early effects [...]

Should ethnicity factor into Alzheimer’s care?

Resident-focused care is a top priority for caregivers – in assisted living as well as memory care – and many providers have shared their stories about “cultural care.” So how big a role should this play in the care of residents with Alzheimer’s? A researcher and assistant professor at the University of California-Davis says it [...]