Tag: Dementia

Sixteen percent increased hazard of dementia seen with each 1-µg/m³ increase in the moving average of 10-year PM_2.5

Midlife measurements of plasma amyloid-beta may predict risk for mild cognitive impairment, dementia in late life

Increases in cases mainly due to population growth and aging, with relative importance of these factors varying by region

Findings seen in double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled discontinuation trial that was stopped early for efficacy

Worldwide, an estimated 3.9 million people aged 30 to 64 years are living with young-onset dementia

Taking up reading, puzzles, and games even in one's 80s may provide cognitive protection

Timely anticipatory planning in early dementia is crucial to preserve autonomy over future decisions and to reduce caregiver strain

Dose-response relationship demonstrated between the number of missing teeth and risk for cognitive decline

Gray market care, from an unregulated agency, often supplements unpaid or family care

Wide variation seen in continuity of nursing staff for home health care visits to dementia patients following hospitalization