Pandemic lessons learned need to apply to future dementia care in nursing homes: editorial
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 02, 2024
An editorial in response to a 2023 study about caring for people with dementia during the pandemic highlights some of the ongoing issues in nursing home care quality that became prominent during the outbreak...
Researchers spot whose cognitive ability may shift during dementia trials
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 17, 2024
People who changed cognitive status from impaired to normal during clinical trials tend to be younger, have better cognition and be negative for amyloid biomarkers, according to a new study.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Dec. 14
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 14, 2023
New test helps people with hearing loss on neurocognitive assessments … Stem cell research gives new Parkinson’s study path … Study links smoking to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease … Study probes...
Changes in sleep patterns linked to poor cognitive function in older adults, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 07, 2023
A new study sheds light on sleep and cognitive changes in older adults. Namely, sleeping for a short amount of time and sleep variability were linked to poor cognitive function, the authors reported.
Social connections have multiple cognitive benefits for older adults, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 04, 2023
Social connections are vital for older adults, as the interaction is linked to slower cognitive decline. A new study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia examined different types of social connectedness...
Blacks face more delays in Alzheimer’s diagnosis than whites, Hispanics, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 29, 2023
A new study highlights medical disparities that Black people face in regards to being diagnosed with cognitive impairments.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Nov. 20
Nov 20, 2023
New study highlights urgent need for specific biomarkers in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia diagnosis … $3.9 million NIH grant supports research on effects of integrated palliative care on...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 25
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 25, 2023
Rise in nursing home costs ‘drastically’ affects middle class, but private pay remains strong in some markets … More than 7 million Americans unaware they have mild cognitive impairment … Shuttered...
Study links chronic stress, depression with Alzheimer’s, cognitive impairment
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 04, 2023
People who have chronic stress and depression are more likely to have mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. The study did not say that chronic stress and depression,...
Physical jobs tied to higher risk for later cognitive impairment
Sep 22, 2023
Consistently working in an occupation with intermediate or high occupational physical activity (PA) is linked to an increased risk for cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Aug. 29...