Dementia and Alzheimer's in Tennessee: What to know
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. That's about 1 in 9 people in his ...
The 26 Best Gifts for People With Dementia, According to Caregivers
A weighted blanket can be a great gift for anyone, including those with dementia. “The extra weight can offer a soothing ...
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Lifestyle factors can predict dementia risk decades before diagnosis, study finds
In a major study of older adults, investigators from RAND found that lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise and being obese were risk factors for developing dementia. By contrast, engaging in ...
SC to expand access to specialists focused on Alzheimer’s, dementia care
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s isn’t just fatal but can also be incredibly overwhelming to the person diagnosed and their loved ...
I’ve worked with vulnerable dementia patients – the assisted dying bill could be ...
There’s this fantasy that assisted dying means you take a magic potion and drift away like Sleeping Beauty. The reality is ...
Revolutionary Low-Cost Method Identifies Dementia Risk Early for Under $1
Risk detection plays a crucial role in care management and can potentially influence the progression of the disease.
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Discontinuing Cholinesterase When Starting Memantine Not Tied to Institutionalization Care
Discontinuing cholinesterase inhibitors upon memantine initiation is not associated with an increased risk for long-ter ...