Tag: Memory Problems
Unawareness of Memory Decline Tied to Higher Risk for Progression
Findings show importance of decomposing the traditional awareness score
Stages of Objective Memory Impairment System Predicts Cognitive Impairment
Nearly twofold higher risk for clinical progression seen for SOMI-1 and SOMI-2; nearly threefold higher risk seen for SOMI-3/4
Prevalence of Subjective Cognitive Decline 9.6 Percent in Ages 45 and Up
Only 47.3 percent of those with subjective cognitive decline reported that they had discussed issue with health care professional
Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Memory Decline, Even for Those With Genetic Risk
APOE ε4 carriers with favorable or average lifestyles showed slower memory decline than those with unfavorable lifestyles
Mindfulness Training, Exercise No Aid for Cognitive Function
No benefit seen for episodic memory or executive function at six or 18 months for older adults
SNAP Use Linked to Slower Decline in Memory for Older Adults
SNAP users had about two fewer years of cognitive aging than nonusers during a 10-year period
Insomnia May Up Risk for Subjective Memory Decline in Older Adults
Middle-aged and older adults with insomnia more likely to report memory decline over subsequent three years
Dementia Risk in Seniors Varies With Type of Sedentary Behavior
Watching TV linked to increased risk, while using a computer linked to decreased risk, for incident dementia regardless of physical activity level
Long-Term Loneliness Tied to Risk for Memory Decline
Association particularly strong for those aged 65 years or older and for women
Dual Decline in Memory, Gait Speed Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
Authors say it is important to assess gait in dementia risk assessments
