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Certain Driving, Financial Behaviors May Indicate Pathologies Underlying Brain Decline Years Before Symptoms Of Dementia Emerge, Studies Indicate
In Small Study, Inflammatory Processes Appear To Be Tied To Lower Cognitive Function In Older Adults With Depression Before ECT
Amyloid Load Appears To Negatively Influence Progression Of Self-Esteem Among People At Risk For Alzheimer’s Dementia, Study Results Show
FDA Clears Device For Reduction Of Anxiety Symptoms In Adult Patients With Depression, Company Says
Lower Grip Strength May Be Tied To Increased Odds Of Depression In Middle-Aged And Older Adults, Study Indicates
Older Adults Who Are Physically Active May Report Slower Cognitive Decline Compared With Sedentary Adults, Data Indicate
Physical Activity May Reduce Age-Associated Risk For All-Cause Dementia Among Older Adults, Study Suggests
Dementia Cases Estimated To Almost Triple To More Than 152 Million By 2050, Researchers Estimate
Continued Use Of ECT Appears Warranted For Reducing Suicide Risk Among Patients With Severe Depression, Study Indicates
Updated Position Statement Issued About Ethical Considerations That Often Arise In Treatment Of Patients With Dementia
Did You Know…
It is estimated that 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder).
– American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (2008)
