dementia

News

Neurodegeneration-Causing Gene in Dementia Is Identified

12/05/2018

The discovery of the genetic processes can help in the development of therapies that slow or stop the development of dementia.

The discovery of the genetic...

12/05/2018

Neurology

News

Dementia Is Often Misclassified by Brief Cognitive Assessments

11/30/2018

After studying the results of 3 brief cognitive assessments administered to more than 800 patients, researchers determined whether the tests could accurately classify dementia.

After studying the results of 3...

11/30/2018

Neurology

Conference Coverage

Dementia Is Associated With Higher Rate of Headaches, Movement Disorders

11/13/2018

Researchers of a study presented at the APHA Annual Meeting & Expo determined whether patients with dementia experience certain symptoms at a higher rate than those without the condition.

Researchers of a study presented...

11/13/2018

Neurology

Practical Research

Exploring Certified Nurse Aide Perspectives on Caring for Residents With Dementia

10/17/2018

Jamie H. Azios , PhD, CCC-SLP;

Stephanie Richings , MS, CF-SLP;

Elizabeth M. Long , DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, CNS;

To understand the unique barriers impacting certified nursing aides' (CNAs) ability to care for patients with dementia, the interprofessional team should consider CNA perspectives and address expressed needs through various levels of...

To understand the unique...

10/17/2018

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

PET Scanning May Change Your Management Plan for Patients With MCI

05/07/2018

Amanda Balbi ;

At the AAN’s 2019 Annual Meeting, Gil Dan Rabinovici, MD, spoke about the latest results of his study, IDEAS. How does PET scanning influence management changes of patients with cognitive impairment? Find out here.

At the AAN’s 2019 Annual...

05/07/2018

Neurology

News

TBI Raises Long-Term Dementia Risk

04/11/2018

Traumatic brain injury is known to be associated with dementia, but few large studies with long follow-up have been performed. In a study of nearly 3 million people with a risk for dementia, researchers aimed to evaluate the long-term...

Traumatic brain injury is known...

04/11/2018

Neurology

Practical Research

Correlation of Hearing Loss and Chronic Falling Among Patients With Dementia in 3 Memory-Care Communities

04/09/2018

Ethan Schonfeld ;

Liz Tusler Meyer , AuD;

Andrew Bestler ;

Charlotte McSharry , MS;

Mahta Amidi , MS;

Meghana Moodabagil , MS;

Ricardo G. Senno , MD, MS, FAAPMR;

Andrew Becker , MS;

Katrina Tate , MS;

Ricardo G Senno, MD, MS, FAAPMR, and colleagues conducted a 3-month observational study at 3 assisted-living communities in Illinois to investigate the correlation of hearing loss and fall risk in residents with dementia.

Ricardo G Senno, MD, MS, FAAPMR,...

04/09/2018

Annals of Long-Term Care

News

Exercise, Medication Ineffective for the Prevention of Dementia

12/19/2017

Recently, 4 systematic reviews examined the effectiveness of various interventions for the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.

Recently, 4 systematic reviews...

12/19/2017

Neurology

Podcasts

Midlife Vascular Disease May Raise Risk for Dementia Later in Life

04/19/2017

Dr Rebecca Gottesman, associate professor of neurology and epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University, explains the risk factors in midlife (such as obesity and high cholesterol) that may indicate an increased risk of cognitive decline later in...

Dr Rebecca Gottesman, associate...

04/19/2017

Neurology

Is Subjective Cognitive Impairment a Harbinger of Dementia Risk?

04/15/2014

For the primary care physician who may see an increase in the number of older patients reporting nonspecific cognitive issues, the questions will be when to intervene and how?

For the primary care physician...

04/15/2014

Neurology