U.S. dementia death rates in 2017 were highest among non-Hispanic white persons
In 2017, dementia death rates were higher among white persons than black or Hispanic persons.
An observational analysis of U.S. National Vital Statistics System data from 2017 found age-adjusted dementia death rates were 70.8 per 100,…
In 2017, age-adjusted dementia death rates were higher among non-Hispanic white persons than non-Hispanic black and Hispanic persons.
Qualitative study identifies systemic barriers and caregiver burden in Latino dementia care navigation
What happens when dementia care systems fail Latino families?
A qualitative study of 23 Latino care partners of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias identified two meta-themes: a m…
Latino dementia caregivers become exhausted navigators when healthcare systems fail to match their language and cultural needs.
Observational study links frailty index and neuroimaging markers to dementia risk in UK Biobank cohort
Could a simple frailty score combined with brain scans help predict dementia risk?
An observational study of 63,509 dementia-free UK Biobank participants found that a higher frailty index was associated with adverse neuroim…
A new score combining overall health and brain scan details can predict dementia risk and death in older adults with strong accuracy.
Caregivers of dementia patients report insufficient support for nighttime agitation
What happens when dementia keeps someone awake at night? Caregivers feel alone.
A qualitative study of 15 informal caregivers of people with dementia found they feel insufficiently supported when managing nighttime agita…
When dementia keeps someone awake at night, caregivers feel alone and unsupported, relying on self-made coping methods because current help …
Meta-analysis finds 58% prevalence of dementia-relevant MRI abnormalities in LMIC patients
What does a brain scan show when dementia is suspected in poorer countries?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 studies (2,513 participants) in low- and middle-income countries found a pooled prevalence of de…
Brain scans in poorer countries often reveal physical changes linked to dementia, giving doctors a visual clue beyond memory tests for over …
Body weight variability associated with increased dementia risk in meta-analysis of cohort studies
Large weight fluctuations linked to higher dementia risk in research review
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 cohort studies found that highest levels of body weight fluctuation were associated with increas…
Large swings in body weight are linked to a higher risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's and vascular types, but not general cognitive dec…
Plant-based diet adherence associated with lower cognitive impairment risk in meta-analysis
Plant-based diets linked to lower dementia risk in large review of studies
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 221,380 adults without baseline cognitive impairment found greater adherence to plant-based diets w…
People following healthful plant-based diets face a 26% lower risk of dementia, while unhealthful versions of these diets may actually incre…
Pilot RCT: Telehealth palliative care model may reduce hospital visits in dementia patients
Could a few telehealth conversations help people with dementia avoid the hospital?
A pilot randomized controlled trial of 51 persons living with dementia and their caregivers found that a Telehealth-Facilitated Integrated P…
A small study found that telehealth conversations with palliative care specialists significantly reduced emergency visits and hospitalizatio…
Anosognosia and Theory of Mind Deficits Independently Associated with Caregiver Distress in Dementia
Why do some dementia caregivers feel more distress? Two key patient traits may explain it.
A cross-sectional secondary analysis of 205 participants with various dementia syndromes found that anosognosia and theory of mind deficits …
When a person with dementia lacks awareness of their decline or struggles to understand others, it adds up to greater distress for their car…
mHealth program reduces caregiver burden for dementia-diabetes caregivers in RCT
Can a smartphone app ease the crushing burden of caring for a loved one with both dementia and diabetes?
A 12-week mHealth supportive care program for family caregivers of individuals with dementia and type 2 diabetes significantly reduced careg…
A smartphone app helped family caregivers feel significantly less burdened and more supported while caring for a loved one with both dementi…