Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia News

Patient data collected through claims and electronic heath records may help identify individuals with mild cognitive impairment in primary care, according to a poster presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Fifty million people worldwide and 6.7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, I know firsthand the suffering this disease can cause.

Volunteering may protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia, according to research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Patients with dementia are most likely to self-harm within the first 24 months after diagnosis, according to a poster presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Yoga may prevent inflammation and cognitive decline in those at risk, according to a poster presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

An intergenerational respite, mentorship and training program benefits patients with dementia, their caregivers and students, according to a speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Researchers reported no significant difference in cognitive performance between active and sham transcranial direct current stimulation for mild cognitive impairment, per a poster at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

A hearing intervention may slow cognitive decline in older adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, according to a poster presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Chronic constipation was associated with worse cognitive function, equal to 3 years of additional aging, according to research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

New opioid use significantly increases the risk of death in older adults with dementia, according to research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.