Loneliness can increase the risk for dementia, a large study shows
Feeling lonely increased risk for all-cause dementia by 31 percent and cognitive impairment by 15 percent. Loneliness is a common — some would even say, universal — human experience.
Eating Nuts Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Diet seems to be a crucial player. In the past, several systematic reviews have found healthy diets, like the Mediterranean diet, are linked to a reduced risk of dementia. Meanwhile, the Western diet, which is high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt, seems to be a risk factor for dementia.
Fluctuating cholesterol in older adults tied to increased dementia risk
Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline compared to people whose cholesterol levels remain more stable, new research finds.
Roller coaster cholesterol levels linked to 60% higher dementia risk in seniors
For older adults watching their cholesterol, maintaining steady levels might be just as important as keeping them low, according to new research. A preliminary study set to be presented at this year’s American Heart Association Scientific Sessions reveals that significant year-to-year swings in cholesterol levels could be an early warning sign of impending cognitive decline or dementia.
Fluctuating Cholesterol Levels Linked to Dementia Risk
Older people whose cholesterol readings show big changes from one year to the next may be at an increased risk of cognitive problems as they age, including dementia.
When clients show signs of dementia, what should financial advisers do?
Relationships between a client and their financial adviser can sometimes get awkward. Money stirs our emotions, potentially ...
Many Cases of Dementia Go Undiagnosed in Poorer Communities
“Unrecognized cognitive impairment and dementia present a serious challenge in the U.S. and worldwide, affecting patients, ...
Mystery over red paint attack on dementia hub
Police are investigating after red paint was thrown across a number of shop fronts and entrances to apartments in Bradford ...
Cholesterol fluctuations may be a tell-tale sign of dementia
Unexplained fluctuations in cholesterol levels have been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in a recent study.
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Frailty Tied to Future Dementia
Trajectories of frailty increased more rapidly 4 to 9 years before dementia onset. Even before this acceleration, higher ...
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Dementia death rates in U.S. older adults fluctuated from 2018 to 2022, report reveals
Age-adjusted dementia deaths rates were stable between 2018 and 2019, then increased in 2020 and decreased slightly in 2022 ...
Bruce Willis’ Family Shares Dementia Updates—See Early Symptoms to Watch For
If you’ve heard the news about Bruce Willis’ health in recent years, you know that the actor is battling dementia. Tallulah ...
How Cannabis Is Changing Dementia Care For Patients And Families
Cannabis is emerging as a tool in dementia care, offering relief from anxiety and agitation when traditional medications fall ...
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Report: Dementia deaths fell in nursing homes, rose in private homes from 2018 to 2022
Between 2018 and 2022, the percentage of deaths related to dementia in nursing homes and long-term care communities ...
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Kindness is a lifesaver for dementia caregivers
A cool glass of water on a hot summer day, a comfy couch after a long walk, a hug after a sad moment – connections like these ...
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Is it dementia or normal brain ageing?
As people age, the body changes as part of the normal ageing process, such as greying hair and loss of elasticity in the skin ...