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Hearing Loss Linked to Higher Risk of Subjective Cognitive Decline in Men
02/11/2019
Observed specifically in men, researchers recently found that hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of subsequent subjective cognitive function decline.
Observed specifically in men, researchers recently found that hearing loss is associated with a higher risk of subsequent subjective cognitive function decline.
Observed specifically in men,...
02/11/2019
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Dementia Patients May Benefit From Music Therapy
08/17/2018
According to a new study, music therapy may improve depression, anxiety, and overall emotional well-being among older adults with dementia, however, the study did not identify cognitive and behavioral benefits.
According to a new study, music therapy may improve depression, anxiety, and overall emotional well-being among older adults with dementia, however, the study did not identify cognitive and behavioral benefits.
According to a new study, music...
08/17/2018
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Lowering Blood Pressure Cut Risk of Memory Decline -U.S. study
07/25/2018
Study authors looked at the implications of aggressive blood pressure lowering on symptoms of dementia from any cause or mild cognitive impairment in hypertensive older adults.
Study authors looked at the implications of aggressive blood pressure lowering on symptoms of dementia from any cause or mild cognitive impairment in hypertensive older adults.
Study authors looked at the...
07/25/2018
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Link Between Apathy and Dementia
07/19/2018
New research shows that older memory clinic patients with apathy have a 2-times higher risk for developing dementia.
New research shows that older memory clinic patients with apathy have a 2-times higher risk for developing dementia.
New research shows that older...
07/19/2018
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Amyloid PET Improves Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
06/12/2018
Dr. Arno de Wilde from VU University Medical Center, in Amsterdam, and colleagues evaluated the association of amyloid PET with changes in diagnosis, diagnostic confidence, treatment, and patients' experiences in 507 patients.
Dr. Arno de Wilde from VU University Medical Center, in Amsterdam, and colleagues evaluated the association of amyloid PET with changes in diagnosis, diagnostic confidence, treatment, and patients' experiences in 507 patients.
Dr. Arno de Wilde from VU...
06/12/2018
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More Older Adults Experiencing Longer Life With Good Cognition
05/29/2018
New research about “cognitive life expectancy”—how long older adults live with good vs declining brain health—shows that after age 65 men and women spend more than a dozen years in good cognitive health on average.
New research about “cognitive life expectancy”—how long older adults live with good vs declining brain health—shows that after age 65 men and women spend more than a dozen years in good cognitive health on average.
New research about “cognitive...
05/29/2018
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Does Exercise Worsen Dementia?
05/23/2018
For patients with dementia, moderate-to-high intensity exercise likely does not slow cognitive decline—and may even have negative effects—despite conflicting evidence from previous systematic reviews, according to a new study.
For patients with dementia, moderate-to-high intensity exercise likely does not slow cognitive decline—and may even have negative effects—despite conflicting evidence from previous systematic reviews, according to a new study.
For patients with dementia,...
05/23/2018
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Dementia Detection Rates Do Not Improve with Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
04/17/2018
Medicare annual wellness visits are not associated with increased detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a retrospective study.
Medicare annual wellness visits are not associated with increased detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a retrospective study.
Medicare annual wellness visits...
04/17/2018
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“Aggressive” New Advance Directive Would Let Dementia Patients Refuse Food
04/02/2018
Supporters call it the strongest move yet to document a patient’s advance wishes in cases of severe dementia. Critics say it would deny basic care to society’s most vulnerable population.
Supporters call it the strongest move yet to document a patient’s advance wishes in cases of severe dementia. Critics say it would deny basic care to society’s most vulnerable population.
Supporters call it the strongest...
04/02/2018
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Changing The Way We Look At Dementia
02/22/2018
There is a new grass-roots movement in the US aimed at educating people about Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia, dispelling the stigma associated with these conditions and enhancing public understanding.
There is a new grass-roots movement in the US aimed at educating people about Alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia, dispelling the stigma associated with these conditions and enhancing public understanding.
There is a new grass-roots...
02/22/2018
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