Inconsistent state regulations, staff training produce wide variations among states’ antipsychotic...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2023
Researchers are calling for a closer look at the use of antipsychotics among assisted living residents with dementia after a study found wide variations in prescribing patterns.
Polypill not linked to reduced cognitive decline in seniors
Jan 30, 2023
But a polypill with or without aspirin is associated with reduced functional decline for those aged 65 years or older with cardiovascular risk factors.
Most long COVID resolves within one year for mild infections
Jan 13, 2023
Further, vaccinated people were at lower risk of long-term breathing difficulties than unvaccinated individuals.
FDA approves second drug for Alzheimer’s disease, despite safety concerns
Jan 06, 2023
The approval of lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi) comes after controversial approval in 2021 of aducanumab (Aduhelm), which met with criticism over concerns about that drug’s effectiveness, safety and pricing.
Smoking in middle age linked to subjective cognitive decline
Jan 04, 2023
In older and middle-aged adults, a graded association was observed between smoking and subjective cognitive decline, with the greatest prevalence seen for current smokers.
Mindfulness training, exercise no aid for cognitive function
Dec 21, 2022
No benefit was seen for episodic memory or executive function at six or 18 months for older adults, but cognitive performance didn’t decline either.
Persistent pain in seniors linked to decline in physical function
Dec 07, 2022
However, those with persistent pain were no more likely to experience cognitive decline.
Faster cognitive decline seen with eating more ultraprocessed foods
Dec 07, 2022
Faster rates of global cognitive decline and executive function decline were observed for those with ultraprocessed food consumption above the first quartile.
Review links hearing aid devices with reduced cognitive decline
Dec 06, 2022
Further, the use of devices is linked to a 3% improvement in cognitive test scores in the short term.
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.