Folate deficiency in seniors may increase dementia, mortality risks
Mar 17, 2022
But evidence suggests that reverse causation may play a role in the links between serum folate deficiency and dementia, all-cause mortality.
Dementia to cost nation $321 billion this year, Alzheimer’s Association says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 16, 2022
This year, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $321 billion, increasing to $1 trillion by 2050, according to a report released Tuesday by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Excess mortality seen for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia in COVID-19
Mar 08, 2022
Enrollees with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias had increased adjusted mortality, especially for Asian, Black and Hispanic populations.
Neuroimaging measures linked to stages of memory impairment
Mar 04, 2022
The presence of Alzheimer’s disease pathology is related to Stages of Objective Memory Impairment in cognitively unimpaired older adults.
Few older adults knowledgeable about aducanumab for Alzheimer’s disease
Feb 25, 2022
Less than one-quarter of older adults report they would want to take aducanumab (Aduhelm).
Stable body mass index tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults
Jan 25, 2022
The findings were seen regardless of whether a person has normal, overweight or obese body mass index at baseline.
Should residents’ access to Alzheimer’s drug be restricted?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2022
You have until Feb. 10 to share your comments with CMS about its recent proposal related to Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm).
Donepezil tied to risk for overactive bladder
Jan 13, 2022
The risk for overactive bladder varies across individual cholinesterase inhibitor drugs.
Medicare may rethink premium hike for pricey Alzheimer’s drug
Jan 10, 2022
The announcement comes shortly after Aduhelm maker Biogen cut the price of the drug by about half, from $56,000 to $28,000 a year.
Assisted living memory care admission reduces odds of SNF placement, acute care stays, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2022
Older adults living with dementia who move into memory care units in assisted living communities are less likely to experience a skilled nursing facility or a hospital stay than their peers who move into...