dementia

Sleep apnea contributes to dementia in older adults, especially women
October 31, 2024
Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among adults -- particularly women, a new study suggests. At every age level, women with known or suspected sleep apnea were more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia....
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Taking five or more medications daily can negatively impact older adults with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias
October 30, 2024
Researchers published a study examining symptoms, health outcomes, and physical function over time in older adults with and without Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and polypharmacy.
Research team connects loneliness with heightened risk of dementia in largest study of its kind
October 21, 2024
New research quantified the association between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from more than 600,000 people around the world. The meta-analysis of 21 longitudinal studies showed that experiencing feelings of loneliness increased the risk of developing dementia by 31%....
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