For so many of us working in senior care, we are often approached by family members and caregivers with questions about the uncertainty of the dementia journey.
Atopic eczema tied to higher risk for dementia in older adults
Aug 09, 2022
A dose-response relationship was seen, with greater risk with more severe eczema.
Rehospitalization in dementia patients tied to nurse continuity
Jun 28, 2021
Wide variation was seen in continuity of nursing staff for home healthcare visits to dementia patients following hospitalization.
Global prevalence of dementia forecasted for 2050
Jan 07, 2022
The number of people with dementia worldwide is estimated to increase from 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million in 2050.
Negative wealth shock linked to accelerated cognitive decline
Dec 26, 2023
Associations with accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk were seen for white participants and those aged fewer than 65 years.
Racial disparities seen in presentation of frontotemporal dementia
Sep 14, 2023
Black individuals exhibit a higher frequency of delusions, and Asian individuals have a higher frequency of apathy.
3 things the UK can teach us about dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 11, 2015
Three studies from the United Kingdom provide new insights into the diagnosis of dementia and the treatment of those with the condition.
Menopausal hormone therapy positively linked to dementia
Jun 30, 2023
Higher hazard ratios were noted with increasing duration of use; an increased risk was seen for those receiving treatment at age 55 years or younger.
Social isolation may be independent risk factor for dementia
Jun 10, 2022
Lower gray matter volumes in temporal, frontal, other regions were seen in socially isolated individuals.
Dementia onset preceded by decline in awareness of memory loss: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 27, 2015
People who will develop dementia may begin to lose awareness of their memory issues two to three years before the actual onset of the disease, according to a new study.