Geriatrics News

Severity in symptoms of late-life depression may be linked to geography, as well as racial/ethnic disparities depending on location, according to a cohort study published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may help prevent major depression among older adults with insomnia disorder, according to results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Healio Psychiatry’s five most-viewed stories in November highlight the link between alopecia areata and dementia risk, a blood test that may identify Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, and regulatory developments.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital will soon commence a clinical trial to test the first nasally administered treatment intended to arrest the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release.

Two separate efforts, both involving training and education interventions for health care workers, show promise in reducing stigma and improving care for patients with mental health conditions, data show.

A blood test may be able to identify individuals at increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, according to research presented at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease conference.

The Alzheimer's Association and collaborators announced the formation of a national database, the National Treatment and Diagnostic Alzheimer’s Registry, at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease conference.

Diets with higher inflammatory potential appeared linked to increased risk for incident dementia, according to results of a population-based study published in Neurology.

Estimating treatment effects on caregivers can help determine the cost-effectiveness of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, according to results of an economic evaluation published in JAMA Network Open.

Older adults frequently used medication to treat sleep difficulties, according to study results presented at Psych Congress.