Widowhood speeds dementia’s decline in those at risk
Spousal loss is a highly stressful life event that may have deleterious effects on the brain, a new study finds.
Dementia Progression
‘Awakenings’ in advanced dementia patients inspire search for a cause
Scientists have begun a search for the cause of a phenomena where people with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease are very lucid near the end of life.
Evaluation and treatment of depression may reverse memory and cognitive difficulties
Measuring neuropsychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety, agitation and irritability can help predict who will develop mild cognitive impairment, and who will progress to dementia or revert back to normal cognition.
