A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
Specialized dementia care in nursing homes linked to better outcomes for residents
Nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia have better outcomes when their facility specializes in dementia care, according to an NIA-funded study. Read more here.
Unique blood cells are linked to reduced Alzheimer’s disease risk
Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), a condition that changes the DNA of some blood cells and increases the risk for blood cancers and cardiovascular disease, may reduce a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Read more here.
Scientists discover how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s
Scientists in the UK and Belgium think they have figured out how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s disease. Read more here.
Researchers find success with stem cell therapy in mice model of Alzheimer’s disease
In a Stanford Medicine study, scientists transplanted stem cells into mice and found reduction of brain abnormalities typical of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more here.
Heart attacks may be linked to accelerated cognitive decline over time
Individuals who have one or more heart attacks in their lifetime may experience faster long-term cognitive decline, according to an NIA-funded study. Read more here.
Hearing aids slow cognitive decline in people at high risk
Studies have found an association between hearing loss and the development of dementia in older adults. Research also suggests that using hearing aids to treat hearing loss may help slow the development of cognitive problems. Read more here.
