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Tech Talk: App supports better dental care for people with dementia-10436

Tech Talk: App supports better dental care for people with dementia

Caregivers of people living with dementia reported a significant increase in their knowledge and skills, and a more positive attitude in delivering oral hygiene care, leading to higher confidence in providing care, through the use of a mobile app, according to a recent study from the University of Iowa. The study, assessed the use of the app, Dental.Aging.Tips, as a tool to inform and teach caregivers how to help older adults with their oral health. It's something active-aging organizations might want to consider.

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Light therapy may improve Alzheimer's symptoms-10292

Light therapy may improve Alzheimer's symptoms

Light therapy leads to significant improvements in sleep and psychobehavioral symptoms for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD), a recent study from China suggests. The cognitive decline associated with AD is often accompanied by sleep disturbances and symptoms such as apathetic and depressive behavior, agitation and aggression.

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Gout ups risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease-9838

Gout ups risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease

Gout is associated with less brain reserve and vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases, according to a recent study. Therefore, active-aging organizations may want to help ensure that constituents with gout are being properly treated, since gout treatment might also reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in the future.

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Tech Talk: Internet usage could halve dementia risk-9770

Tech Talk: Internet usage could halve dementia risk

Researchers recently found a link between regular internet use and a lower risk of dementia, though there was a suggestion that excessive internet use could have the opposite effect. "Online engagement may help to develop and maintain cognitive reserve, which can in turn compensate for brain aging and reduce the risk of dementia," said co-author Virginia W. Chang, MD, PhD, of New York University.

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Green, leafy vegetable consumption tied to fewer signs of AD-9706

Green, leafy vegetable consumption tied to fewer signs of AD

People who consume diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brain--signs of Alzheimer's disease--than people who do not consume such diets, according to a recent study. The findings could inform meal offerings in active-aging organizations, as well as classes in nutrition.

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NIH releases 2022 dementia research progress report-9455

NIH releases 2022 dementia research progress report

The US National Institutes on Health has released its 2022 scientific progress report on dementia research. The report features science advances and related efforts between March 2021 and early 2022 in areas in such areas as drug development and biomarkers; lifestyle, behavior and cognitive training interventions; dementia care and caregiver support; and health disparities. It's a must-read or reference publication for senior living and dementia-care staff.

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