When someone living with dementia is distressed or violent, ‘de-escalation’ is vital
Today’s reporting about the alleged tasering of a 95-year-old woman living at the Yallambee Lodge aged care home in New South Wales has brought...
Wegovy and Ozempic: could the new weight-loss drug also treat dementia?
Over 55 million people worldwide have dementia. This mind-robbing condition has a huge impact on society and the economy, so scientists are working hard...
How to prevent dementia effectively
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is a complex condition influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
While some factors like age and genetics...
Sleep apnea linked to worse brain health
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder. It causes breathing to stop and start repeatedly during sleep. One of...
1 in 2 older people with dementia suffers from falls
Falls cause millions of injuries among older adults each year, and the risk is even higher among those living with dementia.
A new study from...
Type 2 diabetes drug may lower dementia risk, study finds
Type 2 Diabetes and Dementia
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin,...
High school education still protects cognition 60 years later
A new study has found that attending a high-quality school can have a positive impact on cognitive function later in life.
The study involved more...
Scientists find large genetic changes may increase dementia risk
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.
The team analyzed thousands of...
One in ten older Americans has dementia, study finds
Cognitive impairment is a significant public health issue in the United States, especially for those aged 65 and above.
A recent study conducted by researchers...
Does obesity affect your cognitive ability?
A recent study published in PLOS Medicine has found that the links between cognitive ability and body mass index (BMI) may not be as...