Tag Archives: dementia
Supplementary vitamins may increase risk of dementia
DENVER: Scientists studied several trials, involving thousands of patients, over the past decade and found that those imbibing over-the-counter vitamins were more – not less – likely to have health problems.
The findings were surprising.
Researchers found that individuals who took more than the recommended Read More »
Major amyloid imaging trial set to be launched
PHILADELPHIA: A new four-year research study to determine the value of beta-amyloid imaging in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is ready to be launched. The study participants will be placed into either a subgroup for progressive, unexplained mild cognitive impairment or a Read More »
Knowledge of how to care for people with dementia is not reaching many staff
OKLAHOMA CITY: While research into prevention and cure is ongoing, much of this knowledge is not reaching those who provide day-to-day care. Many health and social care professionals lack training in dementia and sometimes well-meaning actions cause unintended distress.
Ritual and routine get in the Read More »
Behavioral characteristics of bowel movement and urination needs in patients with dementia
HOUSTON: Patients with dementia, especially those with advanced dementia, may not be able to express their bowel movement and urination needs using lucid language, and instead do so through behaviors.
The aim of the study is to understand and compare the behavioral characteristics of bowel Read More »