Functional cognitive disorder is dementia care providers’ ‘blind spot,’ experts say
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 18, 2020
Nearly a third of people being treated for early dementia may instead have functional cognitive disorder, a manageable and possibly reversible condition.
Dementia unlikely for those who get past these hurdles, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 02, 2019
A brief cognitive screening combined with an olfactory test may rule out future dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment, say researchers.
Exercise app to target seniors with mild cognitive impairment
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 10, 2019
An exercise and gaming app for seniors with mild cognitive impairment is set for its first user tests, report the developers.
A three minute memory test could catch reversible cognitive impairment
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 19, 2019
The American Academy of Neurology is recommending an annual cognitive assessment for everyone over the age of 65.
Residents with mild cognitive impairment can benefit from meditation
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 27, 2019
Adults with mild cognitive impairment can learn to meditate – and build cognitive reserve while doing so – a new study has found.
Mild cognitive impairment can undermine heart-attack care: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2019
Seniors with mild cognitive impairment are much less likely to receive treatments for a heart attack while in the hospital, investigators say.
Residents immersed in activities are less likely to suffer memory loss, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 11, 2019
Engagement in mentally stimulating activities is linked to a lower risk of age-related memory loss, a new study says. Moreover, greater participation appears to fuel better outcomes.
Blood test can predict Alzheimer’s disease three years out at 90% accuracy, researchers announce
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 11, 2014
A new blood test that predicts the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and mild dementia could lead to more effective management and even prevention of these conditions, according to newly published research.
Big predictor for Alzheimer’s
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 01, 2014
Researchers have found a way to predict with 90% accuracy which mild cognitive impairment sufferers would develop Alzheimer’s disease within two years.
Improving care for cognitively impaired residents the focus of April 24 McKnight’s webcast
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 10, 2012
Providers can learn how to better handle one of their most challenging caregiving categories — cognitively impaired residents — by tuning in to a free McKnight’s webcast April 24.