Study: Excess deaths fell among facility residents with dementia in year 2 of pandemic
By
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...
Study: Pain, depression decline when people with Alzheimer’s, dementia stop long-term opioids
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Kristen Fischer
Oct 20, 2023
When people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias stop taking long-term opioid therapy (LTOT), they have a lower chance for short- and long-term worsening pain and depressive symptoms compared...
How to reduce risk of UTIs, cognitive dysfunction
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 17, 2023
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have been linked to dementia and delirium. The more aware people are about symptoms, the more they may be able to prevent these infections, according to a story out Thursday...