Tooth loss may up risk for cognitive decline, dementia
Jul 08, 2021
A dose-response relationship was demonstrated between the number of missing teeth and the risk for cognitive decline.
Atrial fibrillation may increase risk for dementia
Mar 10, 2023
The risk was more prominent in younger patients and those without chronic kidney disease.
Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia
Nov 21, 2023
Lower memory levels and faster age-related memory decline also were seen in association with low or very low food security.
Frailty could make older adults more susceptible to dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2019
Older adults who are frail are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s dementia, new research published in The Lancet Neurology journal suggests.
COVID-19 pneumonia hospitalization tied to new-onset dementia
May 02, 2022
The rate was significantly higher than seen with other pneumonias.
New ‘Fastball’ test could help prevent Alzheimer’s curveballs
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 13, 2023
An innovative ‘fastball’ technique for identifying Alzheimer’s years before a diagnosis received a major funding boost.
Brain imaging company teases tech that will analyze side effects of new dementia drugs
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
AI-enabled brain imaging technology will be launched next year to evaluate the side effects of new Alzheimer’s and dementia drugs.
Increase in antipsychotic prescribing for residents with dementia raises concerns
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 09, 2024
The persistence of a pandemic-associated increase in antipsychotic, antidepressant and anticonvulsant medication use in assisted living residents — and a greater increase in antipsychotic use in dementia...
Game theory
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2019
Do brain games and other fun-based approaches to mental stimulation help reduce Alzheimer’s? Some interesting findings are beginning to emerge.
Letters promote congressional support for $353 million increase in federal funding for dementia initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Congressional support is growing for increased federal funding for dementia research, as evidenced by two recent letters to House appropriations subcommittee leadership.