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San Diego Alzheimer's Partners Come Together

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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SAN DIEGO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) and over a half-dozen of San Diego's Alzheimer's partners invite the community to a free event on March 23, 2024. A Day of SCervice, in support of accelerating Alzheimer's disease (AD) research through blood testing. Though the entire San Diego community is invited to visit ATRI and learn about new advances in AD research, those attending who are over the age of 55 and interested in participating in AD clinical trials can consent and, if eligible, have their blood drawn that day.

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SAN DIEGO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) and over a half-dozen of San Diego's Alzheimer's partners invite the community to a free event on March 23, 2024.
Local CBS 8 news anchor and Alzheimer's San Diego Board Chair, Carlo Cecchetto, will moderate the morning panel.
"March 23 is also Day of SCervice, and the San Diego Trojan Family will be making a difference," said Shelley Moore, President-Elect of the San Diego Trojan League of San Diego County.
These clinical trials are vital to the work we do," said Janet Hamada-Kelley, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association San Diego & Imperial County an one of the event partners.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio announces the passing of William L. Henrich, MD, president since 2009

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Friday, March 15, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It is with profound sadness that The University of Texas of Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) announces that William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio, passed away this morning, March 14, 2024. There will be announcements about Dr. Henrich's memorial services soon.

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It is with profound sadness that The University of Texas of Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) announces that William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio, passed away this morning, March 14, 2024.
Dr. Henrich was able to return as president in February 2013 and presided over the unprecedented growth experienced by UT Health San Antonio.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), a primary driver of San Antonio's $44.1 billion health care and biosciences sector, is the largest academic research institution in South Texas with an annual research portfolio of $413 million.
Monica Taylor, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 210-450-8970, [email protected] , https://news.uthscsa.edu/

Watercrest Executive Chef Manny Florez of Market Street Viera Wins Best Chef at the One Senior Place 'A Taste of Senior Living' Competition

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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VERO BEACH, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Senior Living celebrates their award-winning Chef Manny Florez of Market Street Memory Care Residence Viera who was crowned Best Chef at the One Senior Place "A Taste of Senior Living" cooking competition this month.

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VERO BEACH, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Senior Living celebrates their award-winning Chef Manny Florez of Market Street Memory Care Residence Viera who was crowned Best Chef at the One Senior Place "A Taste of Senior Living" cooking competition this month.
Executive Chef Manny delighted the crowd with his modern twist on a traditional favorite: the grilled cheese sandwich.
With savory brie cheese, sweet fig spread and toasted sourdough, Chef Manny won the popular vote for Best Appetizer.
The highly popular annual event, " A Taste of Senior Living ," is designed to showcase the extraordinary amenities found in local senior communities.

Most New Yorkers Caring for Aging Loved Ones Don't Believe State Government Provides Enough Support

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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Nearly four in ten family caregivers who responded to the survey for the report – titled "Voters Age 40 and Older in New York State: Their Attitudes and Opinions About Caregiving and Long-Term Care" -- say they care for or have cared for a relative, with the majority of caregivers (66%) being women. One in three caregivers say they care or cared for someone with a decline in mental functioning, such as Alzheimer or dementia.

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One in three caregivers say they care or cared for someone with a decline in mental functioning, such as Alzheimer or dementia.
"Our survey shines a spotlight on an issue that many New Yorkers are living every day as family caregivers," said AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel.
"Across New York State, family caregivers are juggling jobs while raising their children and providing essential help to an aging loved one.
Nearly 70% of caregivers say they cared for their loved ones while also being employed either full- or part-time.

Aegis Living Appoints Renowned Pulmonary and Sleep Expert Dr. Raj Dasgupta as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

BELLEVUE, Wash., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living, a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care, has appointed Raj "Dr. Raj" Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Raj's appointment strengthens Aegis' healthcare expertise to further integrate wellness and longevity into the care of its residents, families and team members.

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BELLEVUE, Wash., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living , a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care, has appointed Raj "Dr. Raj" Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
While one's lifespan defines how long they will live, healthspan is the quality of life that Aegis Living aims to impact.
While the primary beneficiaries will be Aegis Living residents and families, Aegis also aims to support and influence team members.
"I am honored to join the leadership team at Aegis Living to advance the level of care and wellness not yet experienced in senior living," said Dr. Raj.

New York's PSS to Recognize Trailblazing Geriatrician Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, NYC's Department for the Aging and CaringKind at Annual Awards Presentation, May 9

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

NEW YORK , March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PSS (www.pssusa.org), a multi-service nonprofit agency that has served older New Yorkers and their families for more than 60 years, today named three champions in the field of aging whose work will be celebrated at its annual PSS Honors event at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Manhattan on Thursday evening, May 9:

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The eighth annual Circle of Care Award, for excellence in dementia treatment, salutes CaringKind for breaking new ground in Alzheimer's caregiving.
The organization partners with PSS's Circle of Care program, which provides assistance and respite to family caregivers.
CaringKind President and CEO Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh will accept on behalf of the agency.
The award stems from the PSS "Coming of Age" program, which inspires people 50 and older to live with passion and purpose.

Whisper Woods of Smithtown Honored with Humanitarian of the Year Award

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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SMITHTOWN, N.Y., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Whisper Woods of Smithtown, a Benchmark assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community, today announced they've received Kings Park Chamber of Commerce's annual Humanitarian of the Year award. The award was given to the assisted living with memory care community for their ardent support of local seniors and their families.

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SMITHTOWN, N.Y., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Whisper Woods of Smithtown , a Benchmark assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community, today announced they've received Kings Park Chamber of Commerce's annual Humanitarian of the Year award.
-Desiree Krajnyak-Baker, executive director, Whisper Woods
On March 7, Desiree Krajnyak-Baker, executive director of Whisper Woods, accepted the award at the Chamber's annual Persons of the Year Award Dinner & Dance held at Stonebridge Golf Links in Smithtown.
Last year, Whisper Woods was selected one of the country's best by U.S. News & World Report with a 2023-2024 Best Assisted Living excellence award.
They were the only senior living community in the greater Smithtown area to have earned this prestigious award.

HIMSS24: Linus Health Unveils Two New Evidence-Based, Digital Cognitive Screening Additions to its Comprehensive Brain Health Platform

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Monday, March 11, 2024

BOSTON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Linus Health, a digital health company focused on enabling early detection of Alzheimer's and other dementias, announced today the expansion of its innovative, evidence-based suite of cognitive health assessments with the Hearing Screener and the Digital Trail Making Test Part B (dTMT). These essential additions to Linus Health's AI-enhanced digital cognitive assessment platform accelerate and simplify the early detection and management of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to Alzheimer's Disease.

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These essential additions to Linus Health's AI-enhanced digital cognitive assessment platform accelerate and simplify the early detection and management of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to Alzheimer's Disease.
Meanwhile, the Linus Health dTMT is rooted in an executive functioning assessment trusted for eight decades but now revolutionized through innovative AI, machine learning and digital health technologies.
"The Linus Health digital cognitive assessment platform continues to grow with practical tools to enable primary care physicians and specialists to easily adopt cognitive assessments as part of the standard of care.
Linus Health will demonstrate its new Hearing Screener and dTMT at the 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, March 11-15.

Linus Health Acquires Aural Analytics

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Monday, March 11, 2024

BOSTON, Mass., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Linus Health, a digital health company enabling early detection of Alzheimer's and other dementias, today announced it has acquired Aural Analytics, a leader in clinical-grade speech analytics. The deal includes Aural Analytics' assets, including its technology and intellectual property.

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BOSTON, Mass., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Linus Health, a digital health company enabling early detection of Alzheimer's and other dementias, today announced it has acquired Aural Analytics, a leader in clinical-grade speech analytics.
With the acquisition of Aural Analytics , Linus Health, the leader in multimodal cognitive assessments, has added clinical-grade speech analytics to its platform.
Aural Analytics has worked in the development and processing of voice metrics, and integrating them with other signals captured by the Linus Health platform will substantially expand our unique brain health assessment capabilities," said Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD, Linus Health chief medical officer and co-founder.
Since its launch in 2015, Arizona-based Aural Analytics has earned a number of distinctions, including:
The acquisition of Aural Analytics is the latest strategic move in Linus Health's construction of the most comprehensive cognitive and brain health assessment platform.

DiagnaMed Accelerates Commercialization Initiatives of CERVAI™ Brain Health AI Solution

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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Based on research and development at Drexel University and the University of Miami, CERVAI™ combines a Brain Age™ Estimation and Brain Health Assessment tool with the aim to ‘raise a red flag’ for potential brain health issues.

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Based on research and development at Drexel University and the University of Miami, CERVAI™ combines a Brain Age™ Estimation and Brain Health Assessment tool with the aim to ‘raise a red flag’ for potential brain health issues.
CERVAI™ can assess if a brain is aging more quickly or more slowly than is typical for healthy individuals.
Brain health is scored by taking a clinically validated assessment for brain resilience, vulnerability and performance functions.
Fabio Chianelli, Chairman and CEO of DiagnaMed, commented: “We are pleased to be accepted into the HEALTHI program to accelerate our commercialization initiatives of CERVAI™, a novel brain health AI platform, and validate its potential in improving overall brain health.