AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 22, 2023
A new meta-study on using AI within geriatrics praises AI as a “valuable asset” but still warns about the need for future research and potential ethical concerns.
Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
New criteria is needed to evaluate the ability of some older adults to drive, such as people living with dementia, according to new research and analysis.
Traumatic brain injury linked to cognitive decline in twin study
Sep 07, 2023
A history of TBI or TBI with loss of consciousness and or older-age TBI were linked to lower cognitive scores at age 70 years.
Panel of 48 CSF proteins complements existing Alzheimer’s biomarkers
Sep 07, 2023
The CSF 48 panel plus existing biomarkers significantly improved the diagnostic performance for the outcomes studied.
Adult education classes may lower dementia risk
Aug 30, 2023
Additionally, participation was tied to greater retention of subsequent fluid intelligence.
Extreme heat exposure tied to faster cognitive decline in vulnerable populations
Aug 25, 2023
The association was seen for Black residents and residents of poor neighborhoods, but not for white residents or those in wealthier neighborhoods.
Shift work tied to negative impact on cognitive functioning
Aug 25, 2023
Exposure to night shift work is associated with overall cognitive impairment compared with daytime work only.
More news for Monday, Aug. 21
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 21, 2023
Quinnipiac students move into senior living community in reinstated intergenerational program … Older adults with mild cognitive impairment may struggle with everyday decision-making … Majority of...
Eligibility limited for anti-β amyloid mAbs in seniors with MCI
Aug 18, 2023
Few older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia were eligible for lecanemab or aducanumab after applying clinical trial criteria.
An unforgettable experience: some puzzle games could help maintain high-level memory for seniors, study...
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 15, 2023
Playing digital puzzle games could improve seniors’ memory ability to be on par with people in their 20s, a new study shows.
