Readmission rates after major surgery high for older adults
Mar 19, 2024
Readmission rates were highest for those with frailty and probable dementia.
Seizures in young stroke survivors double dementia risk
Jul 29, 2022
The findings were seen for all strokes, ischemic strokes and hemorrhagic strokes.
AAN presents ethical considerations relating to dementia care
Jul 13, 2021
Timely anticipatory planning in early dementia is crucial to preserve autonomy over future decisions and to reduce caregiver strain.
Study adds to warnings about dementia patients’ sedentary tech habits
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 18, 2023
A new study adds quantifiable data to the existing body of material warning about older adults’ sedentary lifestyle and the associated risks.
Half of Native Americans older than 70 years may have cognitive impairment
May 17, 2024
Vascular and neurodegenerative injuries are approximately equally responsible for cognitive impairment.
Benzodiazepines increase risk of pneumonia in people with dementia: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 10, 2017
People who have dementia and take benzodiazepines are at a 30% increased risk of developing pneumonia compared with those with dementia taking Z-drugs and those taking neither type of medication, according...
Cumulative PPI use for more than 4.4 years linked to increased risk for dementia
Aug 10, 2023
No significant association was seen for lesser durations of proton pump inhibitor use.
Adult cardiopathy linked to increased risk for dementia
Aug 10, 2022
Only 4 and 9% of this effect was mediated by atrial fibrillation or stroke, respectively.
New AI tool helps spark the conversation about early dementia
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 06, 2023
A new app’s virtual agent asks memory-probing questions to patients — picture descriptions and verbal fluency tests — to look for signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
Providers identify 5 key areas for person-centered care of residents with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 19, 2020
Several senior living companies were part of a roundtable that helped researchers identify five areas of change and developed person-centered practical solutions to address the unmet needs of people with...