Antiepileptic med use increasing in nursing home residents with dementia
Nov 10, 2022
The two most common, valproic acid and gabapentin, are being used in clinically distinct ways.
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2021
Oregon, Massachusetts joining other states in adopting mandatory vaccination policies for long-term care staff … National Institute on Aging online tool aims to increase participation, diversity in dementia...
Muscle adiposity tied to cognitive decline
Jun 09, 2023
A five-year increase in fat stored in the thigh muscle was tied to cognitive decline in older men and women.
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Aug 22, 2017
Lifetime costs for someone with dementia are $321,780 … Only 18% of Hispanics over 40 confident that assisted living can meet their cultural needs … Sedentary behavior increases risk of death...
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Jun 15, 2017
Alzheimer’s affects twice as many people as estimated … Statins may not be used for protection against Parkinson’s disease … Liquid laundry detergent pods pose lethal risk for adults...
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Mar 05, 2017
Mystery traders made millions illegally on Softbank-Fortress deal, SEC says … Sensory room improves quality of life for those with dementia … One man’s quest to embrace his Alzheimer’s...
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Jul 31, 2017
Touring residential facilities, interacting with older adults positively enhances medical residents’ knowledge of issues and needs … Radio and health appliance for people with dementia under...
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May 30, 2017
Daughter of resident who died talks healing after Marshall Square fire … Reliving Communist past helps East German dementia residents … Navigating a world of mean girls and new friends at a...
3 approaches may help prevent cognitive decline and dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2017
Cognitive training, blood pressure management for people who have high blood pressure, and increased exercise may help prevent cognitive decline and dementia, according to a report released Thursday. But...
Public has mixed views about end-of-life care for those with dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2017
Support exists for both life-sustaining interventions and for measures to enable peaceful death for those with dementia and other progressive neurologic illnesses, according to a study published Wednesday...