dementia, Loneliness

Loneliness can increase the risk for dementia, a large study shows
Feeling lonely increased risk for all-cause dementia by 31 percent and cognitive impairment by 15 percent. Loneliness is a common — some would even say, universal — human experience.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
Loneliness has been increasingly linked to heart attacks, strokes and other poor health outcomes, and now a new study shows it also raises the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment.
Eating Nuts Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Diet seems to be a crucial player. In the past, several systematic reviews have found healthy diets, like the Mediterranean diet, are linked to a reduced risk of dementia. Meanwhile, the Western diet, which is high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt, seems to be a risk factor for dementia.
Fluctuating cholesterol in older adults tied to increased dementia risk
Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline compared to people whose cholesterol levels remain more stable, new research finds.
Fluctuating Cholesterol Levels Linked to Dementia Risk
Older people whose cholesterol readings show big changes from one year to the next may be at an increased risk of cognitive problems as they age, including dementia.
Cholesterol fluctuations may indicate increased dementia risk: study
A study of more than 9,800 adults in their 70s showed that those with stable cholesterol levels had a "significantly lower" risk of dementia.
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Cholesterol fluctuations may be a tell-tale sign of dementia
Unexplained fluctuations in cholesterol levels have been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in a recent study.
When clients show signs of dementia, what should financial advisers do?
Relationships between a client and their financial adviser can sometimes get awkward. Money stirs our emotions, potentially ...
Many Cases of Dementia Go Undiagnosed in Poorer Communities
“Unrecognized cognitive impairment and dementia present a serious challenge in the U.S. and worldwide, affecting patients, ...
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Dementia death rates in U.S. older adults fluctuated from 2018 to 2022, report reveals
Age-adjusted dementia deaths rates were stable between 2018 and 2019, then increased in 2020 and decreased slightly in 2022 ...
Mystery over red paint attack on dementia hub
Police are investigating after red paint was thrown across a number of shop fronts and entrances to apartments in Bradford ...
Covington Police issue Golden Alert for missing man with dementia
Covington Police are searching for a missing man who has dementia, the department said Thursday afternoon. Police said John ...
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Free memory screenings aim to ‘shed light’ on dementia
A nonprofit assisting dementia patients and their families gave out free memory screenings in southeast Grand Rapids Thursday ...
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Kindness is a lifesaver for dementia caregivers
A cool glass of water on a hot summer day, a comfy couch after a long walk, a hug after a sad moment – connections like these ...
How Cannabis Is Changing Dementia Care For Patients And Families
Cannabis is emerging as a tool in dementia care, offering relief from anxiety and agitation when traditional medications fall ...
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Frailty Tied to Future Dementia
Trajectories of frailty increased more rapidly 4 to 9 years before dementia onset. Even before this acceleration, higher ...