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4.0 Percent of Seniors Had Received Dementia Diagnosis in 2022
THURSDAY, June 13, 2024 – In 2022, 4.0 percent of adults aged 65 years and older reported ever having received a dementia diagnosis, with similar percentages seen for men and women, according to a...
History of Low Birth-Weight Delivery Linked to Poorer Cognition
THURSDAY, June 13, 2024 – Women with a history of low birth-weight (LBW) delivery may have poorer cognition, according to a study published online June 12 in Neurology. Diana C. Soria-Contreras,...
Bidirectional Link ID'd for Change in Depressive Symptoms, Memory Change
THURSDAY, June 13, 2024 – A linear change in depressive symptoms is associated with accelerated memory change and vice versa in adults aged 50 years or older, according to a study published online...
Lifestyle Intervention Can Improve Cognition, Function in Early Alzheimer Disease
THURSDAY, June 13, 2024 – For patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early dementia due to Alzheimer disease (AD), comprehensive lifestyle changes may improve cognition and function,...
Depression Could Take Toll on Memory With Age
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – Depression and memory declines may be closely linked in older people, new research suggests. “Our study shows that the relationship between depression and poor memory cuts ...
9/11 Responders May Face Higher Odds for Dementia
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – After helping America through one of its worst tragedies, some responders to the events of 9/11 may now face another foe: Heightened risks for dementia. A new study looks...
The 5-Cog Paradigm Improves Diagnosis, Management of Dementia
TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 – For older adults with cognitive concerns, the 5-Cog paradigm, a culturally adept, cognitive detection tool, paired with a clinical decision support, can improve diagnosis...
Tips to Making Your Home Safer for People With Alzheimer's
MONDAY, June 10, 2024 – Bright lights, loud sounds and trip hazards can make a person with Alzheimer's uncomfortable in the home and even pose real dangers. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America...
Have High Blood Pressure? Weekly Workout May Lower Risk to Your Brain
FRIDAY, June 7, 2024 – Vigorous exercise more than once a week can lower the risk of dementia for people with high blood pressure, a new clinical trial shows. People who engaged each week in...
Lifestyle Changes May Slow or Prevent Alzheimer's in People at High Risk
FRIDAY, June 7, 2024 – New research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia. About 71% of patients who...
Study Looks at Links Between Cognition, Psychopathology, Weight in Preteens
WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2024 – Lower cognition and greater psychopathology at baseline are associated with increased weight gain for children entering adolescence, according to a research letter...
Preeclampsia Linked to Increased Risk for Young-Onset Dementia
FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 – Individuals with preeclampsia have an increased risk for young-onset dementia, according to a research letter published online May 30 in JAMA Network Open. Valérie Olié, P...
Self-, Partner-Reported Cognitive Decline Linked to Tau
THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 – Individuals who self-report and whose partners report cognitive decline have greater tau, which is driven by elevated beta-amyloid (Aβ), according to a study published ...
Subtle Mental Declines Occur Before Older Folk Quit Driving
FRIDAY, May 24, 2024 – One of the toughest decisions seniors face is when to give up their keys and stop driving. Even slight changes to the ability to remember, think and reason can lead a senior...
Study Identifies Factors That Predict Driving Cessation in Seniors
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – Among older adults, factors associated with future driving cessation include female sex and neuropsychological measures of cognitive functioning, according to a study...