Geriatric Cognitive Disorder

Those diagnosed with dementia faced a greater risk for COVID-19 breakthrough infections and hospitalizations than those without, according to a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

Publicity surrounding FDA approval of Aduhelm for Alzheimer’s disease did not contribute to understanding of nor enthusiasm for the drug among middle-aged and older adults, according to survey results published in JAMA Network Open.

Social support in the form of listening is linked to improved cognitive resilience, according to findings published in JAMA Neurology.

Light drinking may be linked to better cognitive function later in life, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

Initiating Alzheimer’s disease treatment before amyloid-beta levels become pathological provides patients with significant benefit, according to study findings published in Biological Psychiatry. Researchers noted that noninvasive, low-cost cognitive measures may help determine patients at risk for progressing to amyloid-beta positivity.

Older adults have the lowest mental health service use despite having a high prevalence of mental health conditions, according to a viewpoint published in JAMA Psychiatry.