Melodies Set Our Brainwaves in Motion
Have you ever instantly recognized a song from just a brief snippet or quickly picked up the rhythm of a chorus? Groundbreaking research conducted by…
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Exceptional Dementia Care in Nursing Homes Requires More Than Just Increased Staffing
A groundbreaking study led by the University of California, Irvine, has determined that simply increasing the number of staff in nursing homes is not enough…
Impact of a Youthful Outlook on Dementia Caregivers and Their Relatives
The University of Surrey has unveiled findings that establish a link between the perceived ages of spousal caregivers and their partners who are living with…
Cardiac Health May Be the Leading Risk Factor for Future Dementia Incidence
A new study led by researchers from UCL suggests that dementia risk factors linked to cardiovascular health may have become more prominent over time compared…
Blood Markers: Detecting Rare Forms of Dementia, ALS, and PSP
In a recent study involving 991 adults, researchers at DZNE have demonstrated the potential of blood testing to identify common forms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD),…
Exercise’s Role in Preserving Cognitive Function in Hypertensive Patients at Risk
People with high blood pressure face an increased risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia. However, a recent study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine…
Exploring Brain Wave Functions through Precise Sound Stimulation
A recent study reveals promising findings on using sound to improve sleep quality in individuals with dementia or cognitive decline, a group often plagued by…
Study Finds Higher Healthcare Costs Linked to Unplanned Utilization Among Patients with Cognitive Impairment
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine utilised population-based Singapore Chinese Health Study data. They discovered that individuals…
Duke-NUS research highlights prevalent use of physical restraints in home care for elderly individuals with dementia
A recent study by Duke-NUS Medical School has highlighted the widespread use of physical restraints among caregivers of older adults with advanced dementia living at…
Innovative Group Training Tool for Dementia Prevention
A new group-based training tool aimed at preventing dementia integrates collaborative quiz-solving with physical movement throughout a room. This innovative approach, developed under the “go4cognition”…
Study Reveals Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Among Black Adults in Polluted Areas in the US
A study conducted jointly by Duke and Columbia Universities has brought to light urgent environmental injustices affecting older, non-white adults. These individuals are disproportionately located…
Lack of Improvement by Donepezil in Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment
Many breast cancer survivors experience cancer-related cognitive impairment following chemotherapy, with varying rates and severity. To explore potential treatments for this condition, researchers from Wake…