Tag: Dementia
Patients With Dementia Less Likely to Receive Intensive Care After Hospital Transfer
Authors say future work should focus on determining if transfers are needed
Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Cuts Risk for Dementia, Death
Findings persisted across age, sex, and comorbidities
High Levels of HDL Cholesterol Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
Association appears strongest in adults 75 years and older
21-Point Brain Care Score Can Help Predict Incident Dementia, Stroke
Five-point higher BCS linked to lower risk for incident dementia, stroke in middle-aged and older adults
Modifiable Risk Factors Tied to Young-Onset Dementia
Factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein, and low handgrip strength
Negative Wealth Shock Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
Associations with accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk were seen for White participants, those younger than 65 years
iWHELD Program Improves QoL for People With Dementia in Nursing Homes
Digital person-centered care program adapted for remote delivery improves quality of life, key measures of well-being
Twin’s Dementia Tied to Shorter Life Expectancy in Unaffected Twin
Findings seen for both identical and fraternal twins and for the affected twin compared with the general population
High Levels of Air Pollution Tied to Increased Use of Mental Health Services
Findings seen for older adults with dementia
Sleep Regularity Has U-Shaped Link With Incident Dementia
Significantly increased risk seen for participants at the 5th percentile relative to the median sleep regularity index
