Rapidly Losing Wealth Linked to Cognitive Decline, Elevated Dementia Risk

A large sustained financial shock late in life may contribute to cognitive decline and a higher risk of dementia. That’s according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study’s researchers analyzed data from 8,082 older adults who participated in the University of Michigan’s Health and Retirement Study between […]

Alzheimer’s Treatment, Care Lacking for People With Down Syndrome Despite Great Need

Alzheimer’s disease is now the leading cause of death for people living with Down syndrome over the age of 35, and yet, recent drug trials and treatments often do not include them. That’s according to a new analysis published last month in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Thanks to advances in medical treatment […]

Venture Capital, Private Equity Continues to Pour Into Senior Care

Venture capital and private equity firms are still putting their dollars into the senior living and long-term care industry. That’s according to Axios, which aggregated data from a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).The study shows venture capital investments outpaced private equity investments in 2022. Last year, the margin was nearly […]

Extending Assisted Living Through End of Life: Data Shows Value of Third-Party Services Regulations

State regulations that support third-party services such as home health and hospice are linked to assisted living residents dying in the community where they live. That’s according to a new study published Friday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied data on more than 8,300 assisted living communities from state registries and […]