Geriatrics News

Researchers are using natural language processing, mobile apps and telehealth to develop strategies that may someday assist primary care physicians with diagnosing cognitive decline and dementia.

Lower grip strength was associated with an increased odds of depression in middle-aged and older adults, according to results of a study published in Scientific Reports.

Health care visits may serve as important opportunities for detecting older adults at risk for mistreatment, according to results of a longitudinal, population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

A modified Mediterranean-ketogenic diet appeared to lower the amount of cognitive decline in adults who were at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a small pilot study showed.

In a recent study, the age that women reached menopause and the type of menopause experienced appeared to impact their cognition as they grew older.

Unmet need was high among patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Physical activity may reduce age-associated risk for all-cause dementia among older adults, according to results of a population-based cohort study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Depression appeared to adversely affect cognitive performance but not cognitive change among a cohort of individuals aged 90 years or older, according to study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

A validated clinical scale detected early behavioral change in frontotemporal dementia, according to study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Improving air quality can reduce the risk for dementia and improve cognitive function, according to multiple studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.