Consuming high amounts of caffeine appears to protect women from developing dementia or cognitive impairment, according to the results of a new study.
Computerized approach detects Alzheimer’s with 82% accuracy
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2016
Researchers have discovered how speech impairments can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with more than 82% accuracy and have developed automated technology to detect the impairments.
Researchers work on affordable, non-invasive Alzheimer’s test
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2015
New research is attempting to identify a potential biomarker that could offer a more complete picture of who is most at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease among those who have amnestic mild cognitive...
‘Sniff test’ can help diagnose early Alzheimer’s: study
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2016
Administering a simple “sniff test” can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and the mild cognitive impairment that often progresses to dementia, according to the results...
CDC report details characteristics of assisted living residents
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2016
A new report details ADL assistance needed and other characteristics of residents of assisted living and similar residential communities.
3 things the UK can teach us about dementia
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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.
Virtual reality helps diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier, study finds
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Lois A. Bowers
May 28, 2019
Virtual reality can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than cognitive tests currently considered to be the “gold standard,” suggests a new study published in the journal Brain.
Law requiring dementia training for healthcare professionals is unprecedented, Alzheimer’s Association...
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2018
Healthcare professionals who treat adults in Massachusetts will be required to undergo training related to Alzheimer’s disease under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Charlie Baker.
Hospice care lengthier in assisted living compared with skilled nursing, homes
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2017
Median length of hospice care for assisted living residents is more than twice as long as it is for skilled nursing residents or people receiving care in traditional homes, according to a new study.
Studies offer hope for Alzheimer’s prevention, diagnosis, treatment
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 23, 2015
As World Alzheimer’s Month nears its end, numerous studies are shedding light on the workings of the brain and offering hope for new methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s...