Can brain scans show how my dementia is causing my memory to fade?
Yes, brain scans can show patterns of shrinkage and damage linked to memory loss in dementia, but they are one piece of a broader diagnostic picture.
Read the full answer →Are there new genetic markers for Alzheimer disease found in veteran populations?
Yes, a meta-analysis of the VA Million Veterans Program identified 17 new genetic loci in European, 4 in African, and 3 in Hispanic veteran populations for Alzheimer's disease.
Read the full answer →Can taking cannabinoids help reduce agitation in severe dementia cases?
Yes, cannabinoids may reduce agitation in severe dementia, but they increase sedation risk and evidence is limited.
Read the full answer →Will walking while doing a task make me move slower if I have dementia?
Yes, walking while doing a task (dual-tasking) makes people with dementia move slower and take shorter steps compared to walking without a task.
Read the full answer →Do antipsychotic drugs increase the risk of death for people with dementia?
Yes, antipsychotic drugs significantly increase the risk of death for people with dementia, with a pooled hazard ratio of 1.32 in a large meta-analysis.
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