Late-Life Depression Severity Varies by Race, Ethnicity
Significant racial and ethnic differences have been identified in late-life depression severity, symptom burden, and depression care.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Cut Dementia Risk in Seniors
For relatively healthy older individuals, low-dose aspirin compared with placebo did not reduce the risk for dementia, probable Alzheimer disease, or mild cognitive impairment during a median follow-up of 4.7 years.
P-tau181 Biomarker Predicts Risk of Alzheimer Dementia
Plasma phosphorylated tau181 (P-tau181) may aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease (AD), a study in Natural Medicine suggests.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Brain Changes
Sleep-disordered breathing is associated with changes in the brain, including amyloid deposition in brain regions typically involved in Alzheimer disease.
Low Socioeconomic Status Precipitates Psychiatric Disorders in Later Life
While socioeconomic status is a known predictor of mental and physical health, the study provided new insights into precise risk relationships and potential cascading trajectories.
PCPs Feel Unprepared in Providing Dementia Care
Primary care physicians believe they are on the front lines of dementia care, but many feel unprepared.
AAN: Hypersomnolence in Elderly Linked to Medical Conditions
Hypersomnolence among the elderly is associated with an increased risk for subsequent development of medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and hypertension.
Inappropriate Atypical Antipsychotics Increase Mortality in Parkinson Disease
In long-term care facilities, the rate of antipsychotic use in patients with PD ranges from 15% to 30%; however, the efficacy of AAPs in these patients has not been evaluated in large clinical trials.
Higher Flavonol Intake May Protect Against Alzheimer Disease
Higher flavonol intake through food sources, mostly fruits and vegetables, may protect against the development of Alzheimer disease.
Mental Health Concerns Arise Amid COVID-19 Epidemic
The COVID-19 epidemic has underscored potential gaps in mental health services during emergencies, while also testing the resilience of healthcare workers and medical systems.
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