Receipt of informal care up, while formal care use is lower for those with dementia and disability with greater family availability
After adjustment for confounders, psoriasis may be linked to lower risk for developing dementia
Higher scores on Lifestyle for Brain Health index linked to higher volumes of white matter hyperintensities, lower scores for cognitive function
Higher cognitive stimulation at work linked to lower levels of proteins that inhibit CNS axonogenesis and synaptogenesis
Sixteen percent increased hazard of dementia seen with each 1-µg/m3 increase in the moving average of 10-year PM2.5
Increases in cases mainly due to population growth and aging, with relative importance of these factors varying by region
Findings seen in double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled discontinuation trial that was stopped early for efficacy
Worldwide, an estimated 3.9 million people aged 30 to 64 years are living with young-onset dementia
Taking up reading, puzzles, and games even in one's 80s may provide cognitive protection
Timely anticipatory planning in early dementia is crucial to preserve autonomy over future decisions and to reduce caregiver strain