Dementia is a tough journey, and it often brings along some heavy companions like depression and agitation. These symptoms can make daily life a challenge for both the person experiencing them and their caregivers. In 2023, a new player entered the scene: brexpiprazole. This drug, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, is the first of its kind designed to e...
Have you ever tried walking while talking? It might seem easy, but it's a complex task for your brain. This is especially true for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers have been digging into how our brains handle these dual tasks and what it might mean for our future brain health. When someone with MCI tries to walk while doing another task, like...
Dementia is becoming more common, and it's a big worry. Scientists have found that about 45% of dementia cases could be avoided if people changed certain habits. This is where the European project LETHE comes in. It's all about creating a digital tool to help people manage their risk factors and keep their minds healthy. The idea is to make a mobile app and a system...
In the world of health research, there's a lot we don't see. This is often called "grey literature. " It's not published in big, fancy journals. Instead, it's tucked away in reports, theses, and conference papers. A recent review dug into this hidden treasure. It looked at how involving underrepresented groups in research can help tackle dementia. Dementia is a big ...
Alzheimer's disease is a big challenge, but new research is giving hope. A special protein called irisin, which our muscles release when we exercise, might be a key player in protecting the brain. This protein has been linked to better brain health, but until now, no one has studied how it affects people with dementia. Scientists decided to look into this. They want...
Semaglutide, the key component in Ozempic and Wegovy, might offer more than just weight loss and diabetes management. Recent research suggests it could also lower dementia risk in type 2 diabetes patients. Scientists from Case Western Reserve University discovered this link, publishing their findings in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The study analyzed medical ...
The idea that napping might be linked to an increased risk of early death has been explored in a recent study. This study tracked the sleep patterns of over 86, 000 healthy adults in their middle years. The results showed that those who frequently took naps, especially in the early afternoon, had a higher chance of dying earlier than those who did not nap. The study,...
Dementia is a tough condition that makes daily tasks challenging. As more people around the world face this issue, finding effective ways to manage it is crucial. While medicines can help, they often come with unwanted side effects and do not provide a cure. This is where non-drug treatments, like serious games, come into play. These games are designed to be more tha...
People with Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and Lewy body dementia (DLB) have different brain activities. Scientists looked at how much schooling people had. They wanted to see if it affected brain waves in these patients. They checked brain waves in people with PDD, DLB, and healthy older adults. Everyone was split into two groups: those with less education a...
Late-stage dementia is a tough journey for everyone involved. Families often struggle to find hope during this time. Care teams in nursing homes have a big job. They need to talk about tough topics with families. These talks happen during care plan meetings. The goal is to keep hope alive, even when things are really hard. Care teams have to walk a fine line. They n...