Dementia screening in primary care does not increase anxiety, study finds
Can dementia screening harm a patient’s mental health? Not according to a study of diverse Indiana primary clinics.
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Dementia-related speech difficulties found to reflect patients’ native language
Italian- and English-speaking patients with the same form of dementia had different speech symptoms that affected diagnostic measurements.
PPIs do not raise dementia risk, review finds
There is no link between a common class of acid reflux medications and increased dementia risk, according to a new analysis.
Dementia tied to obesity, but no link found to poor diet or inactivity
A study has linked midlife obesity to greater dementia risk in older age. But poor diet and inactivity appear to be early symptoms, not risk factors.
Reminiscence therapy can help adults with dementia recall happy holiday memories
Psychologists offer tips on how to effectively use reminiscence therapy to help adults with dementia recall past holidays.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, December 11
Inflammatory marker linked to dementia … Duration of diabetes history tied to higher short-term mortality risk … New drug reduces seizures in epilepsy type common among seniors … Narcissism declines with age, study finds
Tai chi program enhances quality of life for seniors with dementia
A six-month tai chi program for seniors with dementia has helped participants maintain good quality of life measures.
Art intervention improves well-being of adults with dementia
An art gallery program for adults with dementia helps to improve well-being and normalize cortisol levels, according to a new study.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, December 5
Reducing brain inflammation can reverse dementia, study finds … High-dose aspirin may be an effective migraine med alternative … Variation in blood pressure increases long-term risk of dementia … Micro implants could restore standing and walking
Olive oil may help protect against dementia, study finds
An apple a day might keep the doctor away. But a diet rich in olive oil could prevent cognitive impairment.
