WASHINGTON, D.C.: Despite ongoing research from medical institutions all over the world, there’s much about the development of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia that we still don’t know. For example, while scientists have linked incidences of the cognitive ailment with certain neurological patterns, what actually instigates the development of dementia is not well-understood.
Seniors are a unique demographic when it comes to dementia, as they are by far the highest-risk age group. At the same time, older adults are more prone to other chronic health conditions, many of which require regular medication schedules. Some researchers are investigating whether or not there may be a link between these two factors…