Risk for dementia diagnosis up for seniors with schizophrenia
Jun 24, 2021
The incidence of dementia increased at age 66 and 80 years for those with schizophrenia versus those without serious mental illness.
Patient portal use explored for older adults with dementia diagnosis
Jul 06, 2023
People living with dementia are more likely to have a registered care partner with shared access to a patient portal.
Suicide risk up for some patients in whom dementia is diagnosed
Oct 04, 2022
The suicide risk was higher for those in whom dementia was diagnosed before age 65 years, those within the first three months of diagnosis and those with a psychiatric comorbidity.
High risk for psychiatric disorders seen before dementia diagnosis
Oct 20, 2023
The findings were consistent regardless of dementia subtype.
Housing instability tied to higher risk for dementia diagnosis
Dec 06, 2023
The findings show a 40% higher risk among housing-insecure veterans.
Staying married in midlife tied to lower later dementia risk
Feb 14, 2023
Being divorced or single increases the risk for dementia.
History of hypothyroidism linked to increased dementia risk in ≥65s
Jul 06, 2022
The association was most significant for those aged 65 years or older with a history of hypothyroidism who received medication.
Medicare spending spikes for dementia diagnoses in seniors
Jun 13, 2022
Medicare spending was higher for adults with a formal clinical diagnosis of dementia versus a positive screening for cognitive impairment.
New opioid Rx common, harmful in older adults with dementia
Jul 25, 2023
A new prescription was tied to an 11-fold higher mortality in the first 14 days versus no opioid use.
Dementia incidence increased with termination of metformin
Oct 27, 2023
The association was largely independent of changes in hemoglobin A1c and insulin usage.