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Dementia Death Rates in U.S. Older Adults Fluctuated From 2018 to 2022
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 – Age-adjusted dementia deaths rates were stable between 2018 and 2019, then increased in 2020 and decreased slightly in 2022, according to a report published in the...
Many Cases of Dementia Go Undiagnosed in Poorer Communities
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 – Dementia strikes all races, but new research suggests thinking declines in poor seniors are often overlooked. Among a group of more than 200 low-income patients who were...
Daytime Drowsiness Linked to a 'Pre-Dementia' Syndrome
THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 – Seniors who are drowsy during the day and find it hard to muster enthusiasm for activities could be at higher risk of a brain condition that precedes dementia, a new study...
Sleep Apnea Increases Risk for Dementia in Older Adults Over Time
TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) contributes to dementia risk in older adults, particularly women, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in Sleep Advances. Tiffany J. ...
Too Many Meds: 'Polypharmacy' Can Really Harm Alzheimer's Patients
MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2024 – Alzheimer’s disease patients prescribed fistfuls of daily drugs are at greater risk of harm, a new study warns. Patients with Alzheimer’s prescribed five or more daily med...
Cognitive Decline Slowed With Cognitive Remediation in At-Risk Adults
FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2024 – For older adults at risk for cognitive decline, especially those with remitted major depressive disorder (rMDD), with or without mild cognitive impairment (MCI), cognitive...
Money, Education Helps Determine Your Odds for Dementia
FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2024 – Folks with more money and better education are at less risk for developing dementia as they grow older, a new study shows. People with advantaged backgrounds are less likely...
Sleep Apnea Could Raise Dementia Risk, Especially for Women
FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2024 – Sleep apnea appears to increase a person's odds of developing dementia, a new study finds. The effect seems stronger among women compared to men, noted a research team from...
Exercise Tied to Lower Mortality With Dementia
FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2024 – Maintaining or initiating regular physical activity (PA) after a dementia diagnosis is associated with a reduced risk for all-cause mortality, according to a study published...
Semaglutide Linked to Reduced Risk for Alzheimer Diagnosis in T2DM
FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2024 – For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, semaglutide is associated with a reduced risk for a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with other antidiabetic...
Even Exercising a Few Times a Week Cuts Later Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 – The "weekend warrior" physical activity pattern is associated with a reduced risk for mild dementia over time, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in the British ...
ED Visit Rate 36.1 per 1,000 Older Adults With Alzheimer Disease
TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2024 – For adults aged 65 years and older with Alzheimer disease, the emergency department visit rate was 36.1 visits per 1,000 adults in 2020 to 2022, according to an October data...
Even 'Weekend Warrior' Exercise Can Keep Your Brain Healthy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2024 – Find it hard to take time to exercise during your busy workweek? No problem, a new study says – one or two “weekend warrior” workouts are just as likely to help you mai...
Halloween Can Be Extra Scary for Folks With Dementia. An Expert Offers Caregiver Tips
MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2025 – Halloween is meant to be a spooky season, but it can be downright terrifying to someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. “Halloween is full of scary sights and ...
Bad Sleep in Middle Age Unhealthy for Aging Brains
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 – If you're in your 40s or 50s and have trouble getting and staying asleep, that's not a good sign for brain health as you age, new research suggests. “Our study, which used b...