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New tool measures quality of life in people with dementia-8007

New tool measures quality of life in people with dementia

A new tool to measure the quality of life of people with dementia will result in better targeted care for those living with the condition, researchers at the University of Queensland, Australia, say. The method assesses five key domains that contribute to quality of life: physical health, mood, memory, living situation and ability to do fun activities. Importantly, it takes into account the views of people with dementia.

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Certain food combinations linked to increased dementia risk-7992

Certain food combinations linked to increased dementia risk

It's not just what foods you eat, but what foods you eat together that may be associated with the risk of dementia, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.® "A number of studies have shown that eating a healthier diet - for example, a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains and fish - may lower a person's risk of dementia. Many of those studies focused on quantity and frequency of foods," said study author Cécilia Samieri, PhD, of the University of Bordeaux in France.

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Stats: An aspirin a day doesn't keep dementia away-7906

Stats: An aspirin a day doesn't keep dementia away

Contrary to popular belief, taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow the rate of cognitive decline. Because daily aspirin is also associated with risks, including bleeding in the brain, providers should be aware and alert constituents about the study findings.

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Foregoing tough tasks after retirement may up risk of cognitive decline-7889

Foregoing tough tasks after retirement may up risk of cognitive decline

Certain middle-aged and older adults, especially women, who tend to disengage from difficult tasks and goals after they retire, may be at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

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Marijuana use continues to climb among older adults-7792

Marijuana use continues to climb among older adults

Cannabis use continues to increase among older adults in the US, and while the absolute increase may seem small - 2.4% to 4.2% from 2015 to 2018 - the relative increase is large, at 75%. Industry professionals should pay attention, because among other factors, the analysis of findings from more than 15,000 individuals 65 and older (55% men; 77% white) reveals "significant increases" among those whose demographics are similar to many potential customers: women, individuals of white and nonwhite races/ethnicities, those with a college education, those with incomes of $20,000 to $49,000 and $75,000or greater, and married people.

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Stats: Mental health very good/excellent for 60% of postmenopausal women-7582

Stats: Mental health very good/excellent for 60% of postmenopausal women

How do women experience their mental, physical and sexual health as they age and what are their attitudes about healthy aging? WebMD and nonprofit content provider HealthyWomen endeavored to find out by interviewing more than 3,000 US women at various life stages. While many of the findings are specific to older, postmenopausal women, the report, "Aging smart, aging well: A national dialogue on women's health attitudes and behaviors," also provides a window onto the perceptions and needs of future customers and family members.

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