Donanemab: The Breakthrough Drug Ushering a New Era in Alzheimer’s Treatment
A new Alzheimer's drug, Donanemab shows a 35% slowdown in cognitive decline.
Tag: dementia
Landmark Trial Suggests Hearing Aids Help Reduce Cognitive Decline
Wearing hearing aides can slow the rate of decline in certain populations
Chronic Constipation May Lead to Dementia
At this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, it was announced that recent research showed that chronic constipation was tied to worse cognitive abilities. Scientist believe…
Puzzles and Technology: Mental Challenges Outperform Socializing in Protecting Against Dementia
Neuroscience News Reveals: Mental Acuity Tasks Outshine Socializing in Mitigating Dementia Risk According to a recent study highlighted by Neuroscience News, engaging in mental acuity…
Dementia: The Importance of a Bathroom Routine
By Gary Skole Establishing a bathroom schedule for adults living with dementia is an essential aspect of providing care and support. A cognitive impairment can…
New genetic therapy shows promise in dementia prevention
Science Daily recently writes “A world-first trial at UCL and UCLH has found a new genetic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that is able to safely…
Research shows Mediterranean diet may reduce risk for cognitive decline
NBC Reports “A diet that is rich in seafood, fruit, vegetables, nuts and olive oil may lower the risk of dementia, a new study suggests.…
Social Withdrawal & Dementia
Gary Skole February 2023 As human beings, socialization is a vital part of our existence. Numerous studies have shown the importance of connecting with others…
Small amounts of vigorous activity leads to higher cognition scores, study finds
CNN reports “People who spent “even small amounts of time in more vigorous activities — as little as 6 to 9 minutes — compared to…
Social Isoaltion linked to increase risk of dementia
A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society shows that socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher…