Alzheimer’s disease most prevalent in East, Southeast, first-ever county-level data show
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 18, 2023
East and Southeast US states have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the first county-level study of disease occurrence.
More news for Tuesday, July 18
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 18, 2023
Overtime rule under review by White House … OSHA rule expands providers’ injury, illness data reporting requirements … Vermont commits to coordinated Alzheimer’s disease response
Donanemab slows clinical progression in early Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 17, 2023
The drug slows clinical progression at 76 weeks for those with low/medium tau and the combined low/medium and high tau pathology population.
Superagers have faster movement speed than typical older adults
Jul 17, 2023
Superagers exhibit higher grey matter volume cross-sectionally in the medial temporal lobe, cholinergic forebrain and motor thalamus.
Home discharge down, mortality increased after ICU stay for dementia patients
Jul 17, 2023
Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia have lower rates of home discharge and higher mortality.
Adult literacy, active mental activities lower dementia risk
Jul 14, 2023
To a lesser extent, engagement in creative artistic activities and passive mental activities were linked to lower dementia risk.
All types of visual impairment linked to dementia prevalence
Jul 14, 2023
Dementia prevalence was higher among those with near visual impairment, contrast sensitivity impairment and moderate or worse distance visual impairment.
Lower frequency of social contact linked to lower total brain volume
Jul 13, 2023
“These results suggest that providing support for people to help them start and maintain their connections to others may be beneficial for preventing brain atrophy and the development of dementia,”...
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.
Provider group seeks 2-year moratorium on HCBS settings rule enforcement
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 13, 2023
A new white paper from LeadingAge recommends a two-year enforcement moratorium on the federal government’s home- and community-based services settings final rule, saying that it is flawed policy.