Dementia Incidence Varies by Race, Ethnicity
Among US veterans, rates highest for Blacks and Hispanics.
Among US veterans, rates highest for Blacks and Hispanics.
Lowest hazard ratio for incident stroke, dementia seen for 2 to 3 cups of coffee, 3 to 5 cups of tea, combined intake of 4 to 6 cups/day.
The authors observed that AF patients taking DOACs are less likely to experience dementia or cognitive decline than those prescribed vitamin K antagonists.
Older adults with recent mild cognitive impairment or dementia diagnoses have an increased risk for attempting suicide.
For people with dementia with symptoms of depression, without a major depressive disorder, nondrug interventions are more efficacious than drug interventions.
Sherry A. Greenberg, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAANP, FAAN, discusses person-centered care for older adults, what makes a city age-friendly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and improving patient and caregiver outcomes at an integrated memory clinic.
A total of 13.9% percent of community-dwelling older adults with dementia meet the criterion for CNS-active polypharmacy.
Higher plant protein intake and substitution of animal protein with plant protein are associated with a lower risk for all-cause mortality.
This systematic review identified studies related to late-onset epilepsy (LOE) to investigate the association between LOE and subsequent stroke and Alzheimer dementia.
Although the cause of Alzheimer disease is not clear, recent advances in research have furthered the understanding of Alzheimer dementia as a continuum.