Curved walking study finds a new angle to detect cognitive impairment in seniors
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 14, 2024
A curved walking route actually may be a better method than a straight one to detect mild cognitive deficit, researchers have found.
Digital drawing test shows promise in detecting early-stage dementia
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 28, 2024
A drawing test that involves sketching a clock was able to better identify early dementia than paper-and-pencil alternatives, research shows.
Visionary Alzheimer’s forecasting software gets FDA approval
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Aaron Dorman
Jan 30, 2024
A newly regulated Alzheimer’s software tool offers clarity on whether the condition is likely to progress to dementia in someone with mild cognitive impairment.
CMS officially removes one-time restriction for Alzheimer’s PET scan coverage
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Aaron Dorman
Oct 17, 2023
Seniors covered by Medicare will now have expanded access to Alzheimer’s diagnostic PET scans after the CMS removed one-time restrictions.
Caregivers need better access to dementia patients’ online portals, researchers say
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Aaron Dorman
Aug 07, 2023
One way to improve dementia patient care could be to increase the practice of shared-access or proxy accounts, researchers say.
Researchers say ‘not so fast’ when assessing elder drivers both in facilities and in public
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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.
AI ‘promising’ for use in geriatrics, but ethical concerns remain, researchers say
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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.
New app puts popular cognitive assessment tool onto smartphones
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Aaron Dorman
Feb 23, 2024
A new app allows users to take a rapid version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment on their smartphone, for early warning signs of dementia.