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Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reports that memory problems are associated with depression in older adults. A study of 1,111 older adults with an average age of 71 and no history of stroke found that individuals with the most symptoms of depression had a smaller brain volume and were more likely to have vascular lesions in the brain. Researchers speculate that treatment for depression may contribute to improvements in thinking and memory.
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Depression Is Associated With Memory Problems in Older Adults
Depression in older adults may be linked to memory problems, according to a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study also showed that older people with greater symptoms of depression may have structural differences in the brain compared with people without symptoms.
“Since symptoms of depression can be treated, it may be possible that treatment may also reduce thinking and memory problems,” says study author Adina Zeki Al Hazzouri, PhD, MS, of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Florida. “With as many as 25% of older adults experiencing symptoms of depression, it’s important to better understand the relationship between depression and memory problems.”
The study involved 1,111 people who were all stroke-free with an average age of 71. The majority were Caribbean Hispanic. At the beginning of the study, all had brain scans, a psychological exam, and assessments for memory and thinking skills. Their memory and thinking skills were tested again an average of five years later.
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Prediabetes on the Rise
Along with rising rates of prediabetes are growing risks for renal and cardiovascular diseases. Research indicates that early intervention with intensive lifestyle modification can both slow the progression to type 2 diabetes and prevent or reduce comorbidities. Read more »
Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Adults
This painful condition is associated with high medical costs, lost productivity, and reduced income for sufferers. A new nonsurgical, regenerative solution recruits the body’s own stem cells to enhance healing and reduce pain. Read more »
Moving Toward Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease has been an insurmountable medical menace for decades; however, we are on the brink of major advances. In recent years, there have been breakthroughs in our ability to identify the specific brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease before any symptoms appear. Read more » |
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Discover D.C.’s Past and Nutrition’s Present at FNCE®
By Heather Hogstrom
The 2018 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ (FNCE®) will be held in Washington, D.C., at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Taking place October 20–23, FNCE® will provide the latest in food and nutrition education, trends, technology, products, and services. With nearly 130 educational sessions and approximately 400 exhibitors, FNCE® offers plenty to meet attendees’ needs.
FNCE® covers various nutrition topics, including some that are particularly relevant to those caring for older adults, such as the session “The Aging of America: Nutritional Guidance for a Rapidly Expanding Population,” which will identify dietary guidance for older adults. Those interested in brain health could attend “Food for Thought: The Multicultural Healthy Diet for Cognition” or “Lutein’s Role in Optimal Eye and Brain Health.” “Use It or Lose It: Muscle, Protein, Exercise and Healthy Aging” will focus on sarcopenia, while “Generational Approach to Counseling People With Diabetes” will discuss how generational affiliation can impact diet and diabetes care.
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Smart Home Technology for Seniors
Technology can help older adults age in place with greater safety and confidence. Allconnect.com offers a guide that helps your patients understand home automation and how it may make their lives easier. Learn more »
Music-Enabled Biomedical Gait Trainer
Biodex Medical Systems recently introduced its new Gait Trainer 3 at the International Society of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine’s conference. The trainer merges rhythm and technology to help rehabilitate patients with stroke or Parkinson’s disease. Learn more » |
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The Mystery of End-of-Life Rallies
Despite research, many behaviors and experiences associated with the end of life remain a mystery, none so much as terminal lucidity—also known as a rally or a surge. The New York Times talks to experts about what this common phenomenon may mean.
Synthetic Marijuana, Bright Lights Could Help Dementia Patients
The Denver Post reports on a recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Chicago suggesting that brighter lights and synthetic marijuana may improve quality of life for people with dementia.
Drinking Soda Could Raise the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
By now, everyone knows that soda is hazardous to health. It boosts the risk of obesity as well as diabetes. Now, researchers believe it could also contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Newsweek reports on a Columbia University study that links soda and its consequent diabetes risk to increased incidence of Alzheimer’s.
How Pregnancy and Childbirth May Protect Some Women From Developing Dementia
Researchers exploring why a woman over her lifetime is nearly twice as likely as a man to develop Alzheimer’s have concluded that the answer has to do with pregnancy. The study followed more than 15,000 American women and found that those who had three children compared with those who had one had less risk of developing the disease. The Los Angeles Times reports on the study. |
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