Older adults who volunteered more often had better emotional well-being, were less likely to have Alzheimer’s disease and had lower risks for not being able to perform activities of daily living.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Aug. 29
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 28, 2023
ECMO breathing support OK in adults with obesity … Stem cell therapy eases Parkinson’s in early, small trial … PSA levels after prostate cancer treatment may not be best predictor of survival …...
Sweltering heat problematic for people with dementia
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Scorching temperatures — think triple digits — are tough for all of us, but heat can be really dangerous for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. That’s why knowing what to do — and...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Dec. 18
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 18, 2023
Substance abuse disorder staggering among older adults … Health plans aren’t sure how to cover Alzheimer’s, dementia … Study pegs some Parkinson’s cases to preventable risk factors … Study:...
Study: Excess deaths fell among facility residents with dementia in year 2 of pandemic
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 18, 2023
A new study in JAMA Neurology found that excess deaths — more than the normal number — among people with Alzheimer’s and dementia in nursing homes declined significantly during the second year...