This Daily Activity Could Be Linked to a 5-Year Delay in Dementia Development
"This study is a follow up on previous papers from our group showing that social activity is related to less cognitive decline in older adults," Bryan James, associate professor o
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The Surprising Dementia Symptom You May Be Able to Notice First Thing in the Morning
Researchers uncovered a potential sign of Alzheimer's and dementia that may be cyclical—and may make you feel groggy, even after a full night of rest. According to a new study from the University of California San Francisco,
Varying dementia care approaches found to not significantly affect patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain
New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain,
Amarillo Public Library to host free Caregiver Dementia Training
For the first time, the Amarillo Public Library will offer a free three week Caregiver Dementia Training course.
Integrating palliative and dementia care can cut emergency visits and hospitalizations in half
IN-PEACE, which provides palliative care integrated with state-of-the-art dementia care to patients with dementia and their caregivers, cut in half the number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations of study participants.
Red meat could raise dementia risk, researchers claim, yet some doctors have questions
Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some doctors question the claim.
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‘Sobering’ data show most adults who likely have dementia unaware of diagnosis
Four out of five older adults who likely have dementia may be unaware of their condition, according to findings from a cohort study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.Researchers reported especially high lack of awareness among older Mexican Americans that could be the result of physicians withholding a diagnosis for numerous reasons.
Dementia hits clever people harder, study finds
Dementia claims the lives of smarter people sooner, scientists have discovered. People who spend more years at school or in education are likely to deteriorate from the neurodegenerative disease faster, according to the biggest study of its kind. Scientists have dubbed the phenomenon the “cognitive reserve paradigm”.
How your dreams can tell you if you’re at greater risk for dementia
Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests a link between the dreaming
Search on in Franklin County for missing man with dementia
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man, diagnosed with dementia, missing from the Ferrum area.
Controlling infections might reduce risk of dementia, study says
Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Tuesday in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions .
Scheme using nostalgic products to help people with dementia faces funding crisis
Classic brands from the past are being used to help people struggling with memory loss, but funding for the project has now ended. | ITV National News