Geriatric Illnesses Archives - Page 2 of 2

The intake of dietary fiber among people living in the United States remains low, according to the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Simple Tool May ID Dementia Risk in Seniors

Alzheimer Disease and Dementia

Physical Activity During Midlife Influences Late Life Verbal Memory Performance

By

Danielle S Cha

June 16, 2016

Modifiable risk factors (eg, smoking, hypertension, sedentary behavior, overweight/obesity, and social engagement) contribute to nearly half of documented dementia cases.

Geriatric Psychiatry

In Older Adults, Driving Cessation Linked to Adverse Health Outcomes

January 29, 2016

In older adults, driving cessation can be linked to a variety of health problems, including depression.

Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia, causes progressive memory loss, impaired intellect, loss of coordination, and an inexorable decline in the ability to perform daily tasks. The exact cause of the condition is not known and there is no cure, but some therapies may help ease symptoms.

Slides

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

April 22, 2011

Alzheimer disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks, according to the National Institute on Aging. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear after age 60. Learn more with this slideshow.