Intranasal insulin may have pro-cognitive benefits
Jun 30, 2023
Improvement in global cognition was seen for patients with Alzheimer’s disease/mild cognitive impairment, but no effects were seen for healthy individuals or other patient populations.
Greenspace exposure could improve cognitive function
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
A new study adds to increasing evidence that exposure to greenspace can help improve cognitive function.
Dental app supports dementia patient caregivers
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 02, 2024
A new dental care app helps caregivers assist seniors with dementia with proper oral hygiene practices, a recent study showed.
Transcranial direct current stimulation beneficial in Alzheimer’s disease
Dec 07, 2023
Active tCDS improves cognitive functions in memory domain, including word recall, recall of test instructions and word recognition.
Special needs
By
Julie E. Williamson
Mar 01, 2018
Residents with cognitive impairment present unique challenges and opportunities for the senior living field.
Studies reveal 4 factors in brain health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2016
Recent research suggests that people can take certain dietary, dental and exercise steps to improve their brain health.
Friendships help inoculate residents against mental decline
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Healthy interpersonal relationships help keep aging brains healthy, suggests a new study by Northwestern University researchers.
FDA gives full approval to Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi
Jul 06, 2023
Although Leqembi did help reduce mental decline compared with placebo, the drug has been linked to two deaths from brain bleeds.
Muscle adiposity tied to cognitive decline
Jun 09, 2023
A five-year increase in fat stored in the thigh muscle was tied to cognitive decline in older men and women.
Diabetes plus tooth loss tied to worse cognition
Mar 24, 2023
Faster cognitive decline was seen for older adults with both conditions.