Ophthalmic conditions linked to increased risk for dementia
Risk increased in association with age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetes-related eye disease, but not glaucoma
Dementia Risk
ADHD linked to Alzheimer disease across generations
Risk for AD increased for parents of individuals with ADHD; associations attenuated with decreasing genetic relatedness
Elders get a cognitive boost after positive social interactions, mobile study finds
In a smartphone-enabled study, adults aged 70 years and older had better cognitive performance the same day that they reported having more frequent, pleasant social interactions than usual — and on the following two days as well. Investigators see social engagement as a modifiable risk factor for dementia.
ADHD linked to Alzheimer’s disease across generations, scientists say
Parents of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s than their peers whose children do not have the condition, investigators say. The odds for grandparents are elevated as well.
Psoriasis not linked to preclinical markers of dementia
After adjustment for confounders, psoriasis may be linked to lower risk for developing dementia
Dementia risk score linked to MRI markers of brain atrophy
Higher scores on Lifestyle for Brain Health index linked to higher volumes of white matter hyperintensities, lower scores for cognitive function
COVID-19 connected to dementia-like disability, multiple studies find
A bout with COVID-19 can cause dementia-like brain changes and related functional decline, especially for seniors and in people who lose their sense of smell, researchers are finding.
Early dementia risk disclosure encourages help from family members
Family members of older adults value early dementia risk information provided by clinicians, a new study finds. When interviewed about their post-disclosure reactions, some said the knowledge prompted them to change their own behavior and begin stepping into new care roles.
Dementia diagnostics more accurate when patients recall Cinderella story
Narrating an overlearned story, such as the Cinderella fairy tale, gave the most accurate results, identifying Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment with 78% accuracy, investigators say.
Docs ignore EHR nudges to deprescribe dementia-linked drugs: study
An attempt to encourage reduced use of anticholinergics failed to win the attention of physicians and patients, according to a new study.
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