<p>Higher scores on Lifestyle for Brain Health index linked to higher volumes of white matter hyperintensities, lower scores for cognitive function</p>
<p>Higher cognitive stimulation at work linked to lower levels of proteins that inhibit CNS axonogenesis and synaptogenesis</p>
<p>Sixteen percent increased hazard of dementia seen with each 1-µg/m<sup>3</sup> increase in the moving average of 10-year PM<sub>2.5</sub></p>
<p>Increases in cases mainly due to population growth and aging, with relative importance of these factors varying by region</p>
<p>Findings seen in double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled discontinuation trial that was stopped early for efficacy</p>
<p>Worldwide, an estimated 3.9 million people aged 30 to 64 years are living with young-onset dementia</p>
<p>Taking up reading, puzzles, and games even in one's 80s may provide cognitive protection</p>
<p>Timely anticipatory planning in early dementia is crucial to preserve autonomy over future decisions and to reduce caregiver strain</p>
<p>Gray market care, from an unregulated agency, often supplements unpaid or family care</p>
<p>Wide variation seen in continuity of nursing staff for home health care visits to dementia patients following hospitalization</p>