In clinical trials, donanemab (Kisunla) modestly slowed the pace of thinking declines among patients in the early stages of the memory-robbing disease. But it also carried significant safety risks, including...
Emergence of psychosis in Alzheimer’s disease linked to elevations in p-tau181
Jul 01, 2024
An increase in plasma p-tau181 levels was seen in patients with incident psychosis over follow-up versus those with psychosis at baseline.
Cognitive impairment delayed with genetic variant
Jun 20, 2024
The onset of cognitive impairment was delayed among those heterozygous for the apolipoprotein E3 Christchurch variant.
Lifestyle intervention can improve cognition, function in early Alzheimer’s disease
Jun 13, 2024
A significant correlation was seen between lifestyle and both cognitive function and Aβ42/40 ratio.
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with MCI
Jun 12, 2024
Tau positron emission tomography predicts all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease dementia
Assisted living will help shape Louisiana’s dementia response plans
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2024
Legislative action creating a coordinated response to Alzheimer’s and dementia in Louisiana is being called a “commendable” step toward addressing the needs of those affected by the disease. And...
Study helps providers, residents plan ahead for when it’s time for older drivers to hand over the keys
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2024
Routine cognitive testing could help older drivers make decisions about whether to give up the keys, as well as help senior living providers plan ahead for alternative transportation options to help residents...
Self-, partner-reported cognitive decline linked to tau
May 30, 2024
Significant associations were seen between self- and study partner-reported Cognitive Function Index and tau driven by elevated Aβ.
More news for Thursday, May 30
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2024
Free training helps dementia caregivers cope with difficult behavior … 2 former senior living employees charged in resident’s hypothermia death … HUD announces $67M in new funding for energy...
Study identifies factors that predict driving cessation in seniors
May 22, 2024
Older age, female sex and progression to symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease were associated with driving cessation.
