Preeclampsia linked to increased risk for young-onset dementia
May 31, 2024
An even higher risk for young-onset dementia was seen for preeclampsia before 34 weeks of gestation or superimposed on chronic hypertension.
Patient portal use explored for older adults with dementia diagnosis
Jul 06, 2023
People living with dementia are more likely to have a registered care partner with shared access to a patient portal.
Suicide risk up for some patients in whom dementia is diagnosed
Oct 04, 2022
The suicide risk was higher for those in whom dementia was diagnosed before age 65 years, those within the first three months of diagnosis and those with a psychiatric comorbidity.
Miami senior living community hit with $2.5 million jury verdict in negligence case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2024
A South Florida senior living community will need to pay the estate of a former resident $2.5 million over allegations that a resident sustained a severe brain injury in an unsupervised bathroom fall.
High risk for psychiatric disorders seen before dementia diagnosis
Oct 20, 2023
The findings were consistent regardless of dementia subtype.
Meet Joan DiPaola, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Thought Leader’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 10, 2024
Perhaps Joan DiPaola’s most significant contribution to dementia care is the vital reminder to caregivers and their families that people living with dementia are people. As the senior dementia care specialist...
Medication use patterns in older adults with dementia raise concerns about adverse cognitive side effects
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2023
A study of medication use patterns in older adults living with dementia found increased overall drug use in the year after dementia diagnosis, pointing to potential gaps in clinical practice on deprescribing...
Housing instability tied to higher risk for dementia diagnosis
Dec 06, 2023
The findings show a 40% higher risk among housing-insecure veterans.
More news for Monday, Oct. 3
Oct 03, 2022
Former Aegis Living president launches new mental healthcare delivery company for older adults … Life expectancy tool may improve quality of life for those with dementia … Artificial intelligence could...
Staying married in midlife tied to lower later dementia risk
Feb 14, 2023
Being divorced or single increases the risk for dementia.