Geriatrics News

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued its final research plan to update previous recommendations on screening for various forms of abuse with the goal of determining whether screening reduces abuse exposure and if any interventions could cause harm.

Patients with a history of stroke have double the risk for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in its familial and sporadic forms, researchers reported in JAMA Neurology.

The National Institute on Aging recently awarded approximately $8.8 million over 5 years to the University of Pennsylvania’s Alzheimer’s Disease Core Center to continue studying mechanisms, diagnostics and treatment strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with philanthropist Michaela “Mikey” Hoag, recently announced $7 million of funding for clinical trials that target brain inflammation for Alzheimer’s disease therapy.

Cognitive speed of processing training improved everyday function and well-being among older adults, according to data presented at the American Psychological Association’s Annual Convention.

Speed processing training significantly reduced risk for dementia among older adults, according to longitudinal data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference indicated deprescribing antipsychotics among long-term care residents with a history of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia was feasible without returning symptoms, though challenges remain.

PCPs should make a greater effort to identify Medicare patients who regularly skip annual wellness visits, otherwise they represent a missed opportunity to conduct periodic cognitive assessments, according to data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2016.

Reducing risk for dementia was among the highest global research priorities, according to findings presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Patients with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias do not have other medical conditions managed adequately, according to data presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.