Articles Tagged With: Dementia
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Healthy Lifestyles Can Help Reduce Cognitive Decline
In a population-based, prospective cohort study of 29,000 Chinese adults, researchers found healthy lifestyle was associated with slower memory decline, even in the presence of the apolipoprotein E4 allele.
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Bone Density as a Dementia Risk Indicator
Researchers found some associations between bone density loss and a higher risk of developing dementia.
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Controlling Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Could Lower Dementia Risk
Investigators found an association between high blood pressure during pregnancy and a higher likelihood of developing dementia later in life.
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Ethical Responses if Family Abandons Loved One at Hospital
By leveraging their mediation skills, ethicists can build trust between weary family caregivers and clinicians who are unsure about how to handle a delicate situation. This can help everyone identify patient needs and find possible solutions.
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Alzheimer’s Research Funding Receives Boost
The fiscal year 2023 federal budget also includes provisions to strengthen accelerated drug approval and Alzheimer’s public health infrastructure.
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Medical Incapacity Holds Require Ethical Oversight
Clinicians feel conflicted about their ethical obligations. On one hand, they know it is unsafe for a confused person to be allowed to walk out of the hospital. On the other hand, they are understandably worried about their legal risks.
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Scientists Are Worried About Air Quality and Dementia Risk
Traffic-related air pollution raises red flags for neurological health.
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Age-Friendly Health System Initiative Improves Care Coordination
A new age-friendly initiative is a model focused on providing evidence-based care coordination to older adults and their caregivers. The goal is to train clinics to provide care that addresses what matters most to patients and their families.
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Smoking Cessation After Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis Could Lower Dementia Risk
A cohort study of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in South Korea revealed patients who stopped smoking after AF diagnosis were at lower risk for developing dementia than those who continued smoking.
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Wheelchair Falls May Be Underestimated in Fall Reduction Programs
Falls from wheelchairs are a serious patient safety risk but may not receive enough attention in the overall effort to prevent falls. A focus on reducing wheelchair falls can substantially affect overall fall reduction.