People who live alone were the least likely to agree to diagnostic assessment after they had a positive result during a dementia screening, according to a new study.
Researchers work on affordable, non-invasive Alzheimer’s test
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2015
New research is attempting to identify a potential biomarker that could offer a more complete picture of who is most at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease among those who have amnestic mild cognitive...
Alzheimer’s brain effects can differ between racial groups
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2015
Alzheimer’s disease may cause different changes in the brain in African-Americans than in white Americans of European descent, according to new study.
Resident choice improves dementia care, experts say
By
Emily Mongan
Aug 04, 2015
Care providers need to offer residents with dementia meaningful roles in creating their own care plans, experts advised Monday at the Pioneer Network Conference in Rosemont, IL.
Assisted living residents with dementia receiving too many antipsychotics, GAO says
By
John Hall
Mar 03, 2015
Government investigators are calling for greater scrutiny of antipsychotics use among residents with dementia in settings beyond nursing homes.
Exercise reduces risk for Alzheimer’s
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
One of the best ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in old age is to remain physically active in the preceding years, Finnish researchers recently discovered.