Reduced Brain Volume May Diminish Self-Monitoring Skills in Dementia
Patients with dementia had decreased ability for self-monitoring, probably as a result of impairments of the insula and orbitofrontal cortex.
Dementia
An Overview of Progress and Future Challenges in Aging and Diversity Research
Researchers identified current gaps in aging and diversity research and identified future directions that research should take.
Trazodone Not Associated With Reduced Risk for Dementia
Trazodone is not associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with other antidepressants at the prodromal stage of disease.
Physical Frailty Associated With Symptoms of Dementia, Caregiver Burden in Alzheimer Disease
Per study data published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, investigators hypothesized that the correlation between higher Frailty Index scores and increased caregiver burden was partially mediated by increased behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Trazodone: Not Safer Than Atypical Antipsychotics in Patients With Dementia
The use of trazodone in older patients with dementia was associated with similar levels of risk for falls and fractures as atypical antipsychotics.
What Do Mozart and Marvin Gaye Have in Common? Improving Dementia Symptoms
Investigators examined the effects of a person-centered music listening intervention on mood, agitation, and social engagement in people living with dementia.
Dementia Associated With Mortality in Adults With Down Syndrome
Researchers examined the association of Alzheimer disease-related dementia with mortality in adults with Down syndrome, quantifying the fatal burden.
Dementia Often Misclassified With Brief Cognitive Assessments
When using brief cognitive assessments, dementia is often misclassified.
Fruits, Veggies, Orange Juice May Protect Men’s Memory
Higher consumption of vegetables and fruits is associated with lower odds of future memory loss in men.
Positive Link Between Air Pollution, Diagnosis of Dementia
There is a positive association between residential levels of air pollution and being diagnosed with dementia.
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