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Certain sleep medications may increase risk of fracture in patients with dementia, research suggests
Athletes who play contact sports may face increased risk of Lewy body disease, postmortem
Sugary drinks tied to Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests
Escitalopram may lower risk for major adverse cardiac events in patients with depression and ACS, researchers say
Opioids may cause “harmful side effects” in patients with dementia, study suggests
Gender differences in verbal memory may lead to women being Underdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and men being Overdiagnosed, research suggests
Many seniors do not know they have dementia, study suggests
Alzheimer’s association previews first clinical practice guidelines for primary care physicians evaluating Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and Neurodegenerative cognitive behavioral syndromes
Survival time following diagnosis of dementia may vary based on type, but not age, study suggests
Dementia may affect about one in 13 lesbian, gay, or bisexual seniors, research suggests
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)
