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Topic- Cognitive health
Non-drug therapies best for dementia behaviors
Nonpharmacologic treatments, such as massage and touch therapy, seemed to be more effective than pharmacologic treatments for reducing aggression and agitation in adults with dementia, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of 163 randomized controlled trials including more than 23,000 participants ages 80 or older.
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Yearly memory screening recommended for adults 65+
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have thinking and memory problems but usually do not know it because such problems are not severe enough to affect their daily activities.
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Stats: 82% would take a genetic test for Alzheimer's risk
The latest World Alzheimer's Report focuses on attitudes towards dementia, providing survey results from 70,000+ people from more than 155 countries, expert essays, case studies and a compilation of programs aimed at reducing stigma.
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Older adults using cannabis at "unprecedented" rates
Older adults are using cannabis at an unprecedented rate, yet research that informs policymakers on the topic is scarce, according to the latest issue of the journal Public Policy and Aging Report from The Gerontological Society of America.
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Driving cessation linked to social isolation
Whether it's going to the grocery store or to a friend's home, driving a car plays a major role in older adults' quest to maintain their independence.
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Stats: Neurorehab market worth US$3.2 billion by 2024
The neurorehabilitation market is projected to grow exponentially and globally in the next five years, with North America leading the way.
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