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Physical jobs tied to higher risk for later cognitive impairment
Physical jobs tied to higher risk for later cognitive impairment
Sep 22, 2023

The analysis included occupational trajectories from ages 33 to 65 years.

AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023

A new meta-study on using AI within geriatrics praises AI as a “valuable asset” but still warns about the need for future research and potential ethical concerns.

Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023

New criteria is needed to evaluate the ability of some older adults to drive, such as people living with dementia, according to new research and analysis.

Black-white disparities in cognition declined between 2008 and 2017
Black-white disparities in cognition declined between 2008 and 2017
Sep 08, 2023

Disparities persisted among older adults in functional limitations and limitations in activities of daily living, however.

Traumatic brain injury linked to cognitive decline in twin study
Traumatic brain injury linked to cognitive decline in twin study
Sep 07, 2023

A history of TBI or TBI with loss of consciousness and or older-age TBI were linked to lower cognitive scores at age 70 years.

Panel of 48 CSF proteins complements existing Alzheimer’s biomarkers
Panel of 48 CSF proteins complements existing Alzheimer’s biomarkers
Sep 07, 2023

The CSF 48 panel plus existing biomarkers significantly improved the diagnostic performance for the outcomes studied.

Adult education classes may lower dementia risk
Adult education classes may lower dementia risk
Aug 30, 2023

Additionally, participation was tied to greater retention of subsequent fluid intelligence.

Extreme heat exposure tied to faster cognitive decline in vulnerable populations
Extreme heat exposure tied to faster cognitive decline in vulnerable populations
Aug 25, 2023

The association was seen for Black residents and residents of poor neighborhoods, but not for white residents or those in wealthier neighborhoods.

Shift work tied to negative impact on cognitive functioning
Shift work tied to negative impact on cognitive functioning
Aug 25, 2023

Exposure to night shift work is associated with overall cognitive impairment compared with daytime work only.

Healthcare system unable to meet needs of elderly living alone with cognitive issues
Healthcare system unable to meet needs of elderly living alone with cognitive issues
Aug 23, 2023

The US healthcare system is not well-equipped to address the unique needs of older adults living alone with cognitive impairment, the authors said.