All types of visual impairment linked to dementia prevalence
Jul 14, 2023
Dementia prevalence was higher among those with near visual impairment, contrast sensitivity impairment and moderate or worse distance visual impairment.
Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and caregivers are stressed
Mar 20, 2024
Nearly 7 million American seniors are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, placing a huge strain on both personal caregivers and the US healthcare system, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association...
Adult ADHD linked to increased risk for dementia
Oct 17, 2023
The presence of adult ADHD is significantly linked to an increased dementia risk in unadjusted and adjusted analyses.
More people with dementia opting to age in place over senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2023
People living with dementia are more likely to choose aging in place over an assisted living or a continuing care retirement community, according to a new study.
Telehealth, hospital partnership aims to close mental health gap for seniors with dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A telehealth company that promises “dementia care on demand” is partnering with a hospital to develop a training program.
CMS dementia care pilot program to expand care delivery options
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 01, 2023
Assisted living residents may be part of a new Medicare dementia care model that will test an alternative payment for family caregivers while expanding care delivery options to allow people living with...
Alzheimer’s Association, Joint Commission launch effort to improve memory care in assisted living,...
By
Ron Rajecki
Jan 21, 2022
The Alzheimer’s Association and The Joint Commission on Thursday announced a collaboration designed to help improve quality and safety in dementia care in assisted living communities, nursing homes and...
21-point brain care score can help predict incident dementia, stroke
Dec 29, 2023
A five-point higher brain care score was linked to a lower risk for incident dementia and stroke in middle-aged and older adults.
Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women
Jul 29, 2022
The findings were independent of cardiovascular risk factors and APOE genotype.
Midlife chronic conditions increase risk for later dementia
Feb 09, 2022
The authors say that the findings show the importance of preventing chronic conditions earlier in life versus later in life.