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Patients with minimal exposure to benzodiazepine have a slightly increased risk of dementia

Minimal Benzodiazepine Exposure May Up Dementia Risk

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However, higher benzodiazepine use is not associated with more rapid cognitive decline
For patients with dementia

Traditional Foods Can Bring Joy to Dementia Patients

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Traditional foods create feeling of belonging and joy; boost patients' sense of well-being
The risk of dementia is increased for individuals with type 2 diabetes

Meta-Analysis: Risk of Dementia Up in Type 2 Diabetes

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Greater additional risk for women with diabetes for vascular, but not nonvascular, dementia
Atrial fibrillation is associated with increased risk of dementia

Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

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Association strongest for younger participants and for those with longest duration of AF
Tighter blood glucose control may have a protective effect against dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes

Lower HbA1c Levels Linked to Less Dementia in T2DM

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Poor control linked to 50 percent higher risk of being admitted to hospital in future for dementia
Seniors with dementia newly prescribed cholinesterase inhibitors are at risk for significant weight loss

Cholinesterase Inhibitors Pose Weight-Loss Risk

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Findings in seniors given drugs for dementia versus those taking other meds
Drivers with dementia who have more difficulties driving straight and making left and right turns are more likely to fail road testing

‘Driving Straight’ May Be Suitable Road Test in Dementia

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Dangerous actions most often occur while driving straight and making left turns

Alzheimer’s Association, July 18-23

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The Alzheimer's Association International Conference The annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference was held from July 18 to 23 in Washington, D.C., and attracted...
Diabetes patients with high rates of complications from the disease may face increased risk for dementia

Uncontrolled Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

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Older patients with more disease complications have greater cognitive decline
For older adults

Hyperhomocysteinemia Linked to Worse Cognitive Status

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Correlation with worse cognitive and functional status, dementia among elderly adults