Alzheimer’s

New evidence suggests that lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise and sleep, can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia.

A small reduction in the risk for dementia was seen after the first year for people with shingles versus general population comparators.

Medicare spending was higher for adults with a formal clinical diagnosis of dementia versus a positive screening for cognitive impairment.

Assisted living operators reported serious challenges in implementing infection prevention and control practices for residents living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Researchers have secured close to a total of $35 million across multiple U.S. studies to identify falls prevention strategies and risk factors for cognitive decline, as well as expand a dementia-specific...

Thinner baseline total macular retinal nerve fiber layer thickness was associated with a larger decline in cognitive function test scores during follow-up.

Age at onset and mortality for Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome were comparable with fully penetrant form of the disease.

The highest prevalence seen for high blood pressure and not meeting aerobic physical activity guidelines, followed by obesity.

Risk factors differ based on sex and race and ethnicity.

Massachusetts first state to earn employer designation from Age Friendly Institute … Affordable assisted living facility sued over negligence, staffing … High-need, isolated older adults have worse...