Dementia

For older adults with chronic conditions and complex care needs, transitioning between levels of care and care settings is common. Researchers have identified 5 essential themes for consistent and supported...

Researchers recently compared the effects of treatment with an atypical antipsychotic vs placebo for various periods of time among patients with Alzheimer disease psychosis.

A new study has shed light on the role of alcohol use disorders in the onset of all types of dementia, including early-onset dementia.

Although the association between AF and dementia is well known, it is still unclear whether oral anticoagulant treatment is protective of cognitive function in patients with AF. The results of a new study...

Previous studies have shown an association between traumatic brain injury and dementia, but it is not yet known whether this risk decreases over time. In a new study, researchers further evaluated this...

The authors of a recent study explored possible psychological factors that may be associated with the onset of dementia in community-dwelling older adults.

Recently, 4 systematic reviews examined the effectiveness of various interventions for the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.

In a recent analysis, researchers tested the hypothesis that a higher BMI in midlife was associated with dementia risk and how pre-dementia weight loss may mask these effects.

In a recent study, researchers used data obtained pre- and post-mortem to determine if PET scans could definitively diagnose CTE in living patients.

While cognitive training is known to improve performance and function, its ability to reduce the risk of dementia is controversial. In a recent study, researchers examined which training methods most...