Geriatrics
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Food insecurity a dementia risk factor?
Food insecurity was associated with increased dementia risk equivalent to roughly 1.3 excess years of aging.
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Patients with Parkinson’s at elevated risk for suicidal thoughts, behavior
Given that up to half of patients with PD suffer from depression and anxiety, physicians should maintain a “high index of suspicion” for early...
News
Alzheimer’s blood test coming within 5 years, UK group pledges
“In some cases, they are similar in sensitivity to gold-standard PET scans and lumbar punctures.”
News
Pandemic tied to a 50% drop in memory, executive function in older adults
“On the positive note, there is evidence that lifestyle changes and improved health management can positively influence mental functioning.”
Commentary
What to tell your patients about anti-amyloids for Alzheimer’s disease
"It's important that we inform our patients that really, even with this therapy, there's no prospect of stabilizing or restoring cognition or...
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Memory-enhancing intervention may help boost confidence, not necessarily memory, in older adults, study suggests
Patients who noticed some change in their memory and who are interested in making some positive changes in their daily cognitive functioning may...
Conference Coverage
Confirmed: Intermittent use of benzodiazepines is the safest option
“We’ve always known that there was a problem, but there haven’t been high-quality epidemiological studies like this that allowed us to say what...
Commentary
Do new Alzheimer’s drugs get us closer to solving the Alzheimer’s disease riddle?
It’s increasingly clear to this observer that cognitive reserve is synonymous with organic brain health.
From the Journals
Loneliness tied to increased risk for Parkinson’s disease
The association between loneliness and incident PD was not moderated by sex, age, or polygenetic risk score.
Evidence-Based Reviews
ADHD in older adults: A closer look
A thoughtful evaluation can ensure accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment.
From the Journals
Dementia diagnosis a good time to reduce polypharmacy
Time of diagnosis can be a potential inflexion point for deprescribing long-term medications with safety risks, limited benefit, or possible...