Tag: Dementia
Aerobic + Strength Exercise Doesn’t Slow Cognitive Decline
Moderate-to-high intensity exercise ups physical fitness but does not slow cognitive decline in dementia
Study IDs Factors Linked to Quality of Life With Dementia
Relationship, social engagement, and functional ability factors were associated with better quality of life
Surgery for Hip Fx Cuts Mortality in NH Residents With Dementia
Less pain, fewer pressure ulcers for nursing home residents with dementia after surgical hip fx repair
Approaches to Firearms for Persons With Dementia Discussed
Approaches to guns for patients with mild cognitive impairment could be similar to those for driving
Mild TBI Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Veterans
More than two-fold increased risk of dementia with mild TBI with and without loss of consciousness
DRESS Prototype Promising for Persons With Dementia
Prototype can provide automated dressing support by identifying incorrect dressing scenarios
Clinically Significant Anxiety Tied to Subsequent Dementia Risk
Review of four studies shows positive link for clinically significant anxiety in midlife, future dementia
Certain Anticholinergic Drugs Appear to Raise Dementia Risk
Dementia link seen with antidepressant, urological, and anti-Parkinson's drugs
Rural Childhood, Higher Education Cuts Later Life Dementia Risk
Findings show protection against dementia, Alzheimer's for African-Americans
Controlling High Blood Pressure Could Prevent Dementia
Findings based on use of commonly available antihypertensive meds in older African-Americans
