A diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment may contain a “silver lining” for those with the disease, according to research presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International...
Some with cognitive impairment refuse evaluation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2015
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.
15-minute test could identify subtle signs of dementia quicker than ever: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2021
A 15-minute self-administered test developed by researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center identified the early, subtle signs of dementia sooner than standard testing, allowing earlier...
1 in 10 older adults have dementia, and that’s going to grow with aging population boom
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 25, 2022
The first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment and dementia in more than 20 years found nearly one in 10 US older adults has dementia, and 22% have mild cognitive impairment.
New approach to mild cognitive impairment could prevent falls, provide other benefits
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2016
Earlier detection of mild cognitive impairment could reduce falls, enable older adults and their families to make decisions in advance, and save healthcare costs. Presenters at the annual meeting of the...
Caffeine could help women ward off dementia
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 06, 2016
Consuming high amounts of caffeine appears to protect women from developing dementia or cognitive impairment, according to the results of a new study.
Facility staff and families both struggle to figure out processes for dementia patients, report reveals
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2024
It’s not just family caregivers who face challenges navigating dementia care — the nation’s healthcare workers also said they had difficulties providing care coordination through a complex healthcare...
‘Sniff test’ can help diagnose early Alzheimer’s: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2016
Administering a simple “sniff test” can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and the mild cognitive impairment that often progresses to dementia, according to the results...
Master Plan for Aging adds dementia screening tool for providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2023
Primary care providers in the country’s most populous state have a new screening tool to help them identify cognitive decline in older adults and determine next steps.
‘Mindfulness’ training appears helpful
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Simultaneous mindfulness training for residents with early-stage dementia and their caregivers helps both groups, a new study finds.