Studies show benefits of exercise for those living with dementia, other older adults
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 06, 2023
Regular physical exercise, such as resistance training, can prevent or delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found.
A-fib linked to increased odds of MCI, dementia in women
Jul 05, 2023
Women with atrial fibrillation and normal baseline cognition had higher risk of disease progression from normal to MCI, MCI to dementia
Firearm-owning veterans receptive to safety discussions in routine care
Jul 03, 2023
The findings are based on a survey encompassing six clinical contexts involving heightened risk for firearm injury.
Menopausal hormone therapy positively linked to dementia
Jun 30, 2023
Higher hazard ratios were noted with increasing duration of use; an increased risk was seen for those receiving treatment at age 55 years or younger.
New digital offerings include scrapbooking tool and 360-degree tours for dementia patients
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 29, 2023
Among this week’s new digital offerings is a new scrapbooking tools, targeted at residents who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
New law implements training, exam requirements for assisted living employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2023
A new law in Texas requires managers and caregivers at assisted living communities serving people living with dementia to complete four hours of dementia-related training and pass an exam about dementia,...
App that completes sentences for dementia patients a big winner
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 21, 2023
An Amicus Brain Innovations virtual speech assistant will utilize artificial intelligence to echo a “modified,” more cohesive version of a users’ impaired speech.
Failing to cover Alzheimer’s therapies a costly proposition: researchers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2023
Not managing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is a costly proposition not just to families, but also to society, according to two recent studies.
Dementia risk scores have high error rates
Jun 14, 2023
The authors say that four common risk prediction tools have limited clinical utility for 10-year risk assessment.
Bladder cancer treatment may lower risk for Alzheimer’s and related dementias
Jun 12, 2023
A greater effect was seen for patients aged 70 years and older at time of bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccination.