Loneliness ups risk for dementia, Alzheimer’s, cognitive impairment: study
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 09, 2024
Loneliness increased the risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and cognitive impairment, according to a new meta-analysis.
New data shows Nuplazid is safe for people who have Parkinson’s, psychosis
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 08, 2024
Two recent studies indicate that Nuplazid (pimavanserin) is safe and tolerated well in older or frail adults who experience psychosis linked to Parkinson’s disease.
Report: Physical activity assessment tool for older adults need updates
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 07, 2024
The tools used to assess physical activity levels in older adults must be updated so people can get optimal care, according to authors of a new report.
Promising new Alzheimer’s drug candidate developed by international research team
By
John Roszkowski
Oct 06, 2024
A peptide inhibitor called RI-AG03 targets major aggregation “hot spots” of tau proteins, believed to be a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease.
Study: Hearing aids can’t mitigate link between hearing loss, cognitive impairment
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2024
Hearing loss severity was linked with cognitive impairment in a study on middle-aged adults. But wearing hearing aids didn’t lower the odds for cognitive impairment, the data showed.
Data points to need for trauma-centered care at end of life
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 02, 2024
A new study has found that early life and cumulative trauma are linked to poorer physical and psychosocial health at the end of life.
Comprehensive geriatric care model gets financial lift
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2024
A Pennsylvania-based geriatric care program is receiving a $5 million federal grant to expand access to aging-related healthcare services. Advocates see the initiative as a program with nationwide potential.
Americans see urgent need for aging support services, survey finds
By
John O'Connor
Sep 30, 2024
A growing majority of Americans believe their communities are falling short in providing the necessary health and social services for older adults to live independently, according to a new survey from...
Study calls for broader recognition in how nursing care impacts patient outcomes
By
Donna Shryer
Sep 28, 2024
A recent study published in Nursing Outlook proposes a significant shift in how nursing care is measured within acute and critical care settings. The research, led by Martha A.Q. Curley, PhD, RN, a professor...
Study: Intervention for better delirium guideline adherence gives mixed results
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Kristen Fischer
Sep 26, 2024
A new study assessed how well clinicians adhere to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) delirium guidelines, and conducted an intervention that somewhat improved adherence.