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Mixed results seen for brain training
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
Computer-based “brain training” systems can help memory and thinking skills among seniors, but they do not have an impact on problem solving or impulse control, according to a new study.
Chronic pain associated with dementia, new study finds
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 15, 2017
Chronic pain is correlated with memory decline and dementia later in life, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
‘Social frailty,’ depression linked in study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 25, 2018
“Social frailty” has more of an impact on the onset of depression in older adults than does physical frailty or cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the June issue of JAMDA:...
Clinton shares Alzheimer’s plans
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2015
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton unveiled a plan Dec. 22 to invest $2 billion per year to prevent, treat and make possible a cure for Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2025 if she...
Adults 70+ should be screened for brain health, panel advises
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 10, 2015
Some older adults should be evaluated for memory and reasoning ability every year, according to a new consensus paper.
Morning exercise can improve older adults’ decision-making throughout day
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2019
Here’s information your residents and employees can use: Moderate-intensity exercise in the morning improves cognitive performance, such as decision-making, in older adults throughout the day compared...
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...
Protect vision to help protect cognition: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2018
Maintaining good eyesight may help mitigate an age-related decline in cognition, according to a new study in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Study finds common use of antipsychotics ineffective for delirium
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2018
Two antipsychotic drugs commonly used to treat delirium did not benefit critically ill patients who took part in a recent clinical study funded by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes...