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CV Risk in Early Adulthood Tied to Later Cognitive Decline

Cardiovascular risk factors across the life course, and especially in early adulthood, are associated with greater late-life cognitive decline,.

Prescribing of Psychotropic Meds Up in Nursing Homes During COVID-19

Prescribing of psychotropic drugs increased for residents of nursing homes in Ontario, Canada, from January-February 2020 to March-September 2020.

THC Linked to Neuropsychiatric Side Effects in Older Adults

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Emily Pond

To clarify the potential side effects of THC exposure in older adults, investigators conducted a systematic review of RCTs reporting the safety and efficacy of various cannabinoid-based medicines in adults older than 50 years.

COVID-19 Death Count Varies With Race of Nursing Home Residents

Nursing homes with lowest versus highest proportion of White residents have higher COVID-19 death counts

Older Adults Have More Resilience to COVID-19 Related Anxiety, Depression

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Mary Stroka

Early studies have indicated that, counter to expectation, older adults may be more resilient to the stress of COVID-19 than younger populations.

Loneliness in Midlife Correlates With Symptoms of Depression 12 Years Later

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Jessica Nye, PhD

This study looks at the association between loneliness and depressive symptoms, assessed on multiple occasions during 12 years of follow-up, in a large, nationally representative cohort of adults aged 50 years and older in England.

Residential Care Community Characteristics Vary by Dementia Prevalence

Residential care communities with a high proportion of residents diagnosed with dementia have a higher prevalence of depression and need for assistance with activities of daily living.

Older Adults Primarily Use Cannabis to Treat Pain, Sleep Problems and Anxiety

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Mary Stroka

Researchers conducted an anonymous survey of patients at a geriatrics clinic in California to discover trends in cannabis use among older adults.

Amyloid Deposition and Depression in People Without Dementia

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Heather R. Johnson

This study aimed to examine the association between cortical Aβ deposition and depressive and anxiety symptoms, and between Aβ deposition in the amygdala, striatum, and thalamus and depressive and anxiety symptoms.

Pandemic Contributes to Major Increase in Isolation, Loneliness Among Older Adults

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Michelle Lampariello

Researchers at the University of Michigan sought to identify the percentage of older adults who may have experienced isolation or loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic in their National Poll on Healthy Aging.