Are your residents who do not have dementia excessively sleepy during the daytime? If so, then they may be at risk for an increased accumulation of a brain protein that is a biomarker for Alzheimer’s...
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with MCI
Jun 12, 2024
Tau positron emission tomography predicts all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease dementia
Mental disorders tied to subsequent dementia onset
Feb 23, 2022
Associations were consistent across different psychiatric conditions, for Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementias.
Biogen cuts price of controversial Aduhelm in half
Dec 21, 2021
The drug shows promise in clearing the brain plaques believed to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
Study explores impact of FDA approval of aducanumab on trial participation
Dec 06, 2022
Individuals who were independently aware of the FDA decision demonstrated a reduced willingness to participate.
Memory support neighborhood takes ‘dignified approach’ to dementia care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2023
A neighborhood approach to supporting residents with dementia provides a “human-centered” environment that preserves dignity and individuality, according to one senior living provider.
BMI declines seen seven years before cognitive impairment diagnosis
Nov 02, 2022
However, after diagnosis, BMI declines at the same pace in people who develop or do not develop dementia.
Intranasal insulin may have pro-cognitive benefits
Jun 30, 2023
Improvement in global cognition was seen for patients with Alzheimer’s disease/mild cognitive impairment, but no effects were seen for healthy individuals or other patient populations.
Light therapy aids psychobehavioral symptoms with Alzheimer’s disease
Dec 08, 2023
Significant benefits were seen for sleep efficacy, depression and agitation.
Study identifies factors that predict driving cessation in seniors
May 22, 2024
Older age, female sex and progression to symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease were associated with driving cessation.