Falls prevention in individuals with mild cognitive impairment aided by simple risk factors
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 21, 2023
Simple risk factors can help identify people with mild cognitive impairment who have a higher probability of falling, according to the results of a new JAMDA study.
Traumatic encephalopathy syndrome could predict cognitive decline
Jul 10, 2023
In active and retired fighters who were TES-positive, the rate of cognitive decline was significantly greater for reaction time.
Hearing-impaired seniors may get improved connectivity sooner after tech acquisition
By
John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
Residents of senior living communities soon may get access to new technology designed to improve connectivity and reduce social isolation among older adults with hearing loss, thanks to a healthcare acquisition...
Another reason to stamp out ageism
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2023
The results of a recently published study provide more motivation for us to try to stamp out ageism in our culture.
Greater educational attainment may protect against cognitive decline
Apr 20, 2023
The protective effect, however, appears to differ by race and ethnicity.
Positive outlook on aging can help older adults recover memory: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 19, 2023
Older adults with cognitive impairment are more likely to regain normal cognition if they hold positive beliefs about aging, according to the results of a new study.
Master Plan for Aging adds dementia screening tool for providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2023
Primary care providers in the country’s most populous state have a new screening tool to help them identify cognitive decline in older adults and determine next steps.
Older adults with food insecurity face faster decline in executive function
Mar 28, 2023
No association was seen for changes in immediate or delayed memory.
The rise of polypharmacy and ways to prevent it
By
Chuck Benain
Mar 23, 2023
Healthcare practitioners need to be ever vigilant and tactful in managing the many medications used to treat older adults.
Prevalence of subjective cognitive decline 9.6 percent in ages 45 and up
Mar 13, 2023
Only 47.3% of those with subjective cognitive decline reported that they had discussed issue with healthcare professional.
