Circulation issue tied to psychosis in those with Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2016
A new study has found that cerebrovascular disease is a major determinant of psychosis in people who have Alzheimer’s disease.
Memory complaints may signal future impairment: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Don’t ignore residents who complain of memory problems. New research explains the reason.
High blood pressure may protect ‘oldest old’ from dementia: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 17, 2017
Older adults who develop high blood pressure later in life have a lower risk of dementia after age 90, especially if they develop hypertension at or after age 80, according to the results of a new study.
New Alzheimer’s definition will ‘dramatically’ increase those thought to have disease
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2018
A proposed new definition of Alzheimer’s disease unveiled Tuesday represents “a major evolution in how we think about Alzheimer’s,” according to the Alzheimer’s Association,...
OTC medications linked to cognitive impairment — again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
Another study serves as a reminder that over-the-counter medications sold to treat colds, sleep issues, heartburn, allergies or diarrhea may come with a side effect: cognitive impairment.
MIND diet scores well in ranking
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 11, 2016
“U.S. News & World Report” has ranked the MIND diet, said to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, as the easiest diet to follow and the second best overall diet (tying in both categories)...
CMS to test model for chronic ailments
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2015
Your residents who have diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, mood disorders and other chronic conditions and are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans may end up being part of a newly announced...
Vigorous physical activity may preserve cognitive function in high-risk HTN
Jun 24, 2024
High versus low vigorous physical activity was linked to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, probable dementia and MCI/probable dementia in a multivariate model.
Home-based BP measurements comparable to ambulatory BP monitoring
Mar 17, 2022
Clinic-based measures were significantly lower than ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and had low sensitivity for detecting hypertension.
Salt restriction does not lower blood pressure variability
Jan 12, 2023
The findings show no difference between a seven-day low- or high-salt diet.