Geriatrics News

Cholinesterase inhibitor use for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease was associated with a significantly reduced risk for myocardial infarction and death in a large Swedish cohort, researchers reported.

Baxter International Inc. announced Tuesday that its phase 3 clinical trial of intravenous immunoglobulin failed to reduce cognitive decline and preserve functional abilities in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

An intense group- or home-based exercise program has beneficial effects for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, without increasing the cost of care, according to study results.

Elder abuse among a community-dwelling population caused an increased risk for hospitalization, according to recent study findings.

Patients with mild cognitive impairment when diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease appeared to be at an increased risk for early dementia, new research suggests.

Amyloid plaque deposition, the pathologic hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, was associated with poor sleep quality, but not changes in sleep quantity, new data suggest.

New data published in Stroke indicate that regular physical activity reduced the risk for vascular-related dementia by 40% and cognitive impairment of any etiology by 60% in older, non-disabled adults.

Aging is a universal phenomenon involving significant sensory, motor and cognitive changes in response to our advancing years. However, we do not all age at the same rate. Some individuals experience relative rapid declines in physiological and psychological functioning as they grow older, while others undergo significantly less pronounced changes over time.

Adults who are obese and have metabolic abnormalities experienced faster cognitive decline vs. those with normal weight, according to study results published in Neurology.

The targeted education of general practitioners helped reduce the prevalence of depression and self-harm in older adults, according to study results.