Study finds growing long-term antipsychotic prescribing in elderly dementia patients

Study finds growing long-term antipsychotic prescribing in elderly dementia patients

When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the…

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Monday’s Daily Dose of Health News with Monica Robins: Study finds gum disease raises dementia risk

Monday’s Daily Dose of Health News with Monica Robins: Study finds gum disease raises dementia risk

Here are three important health developments you need to know to start your week. CLEVELAND —…

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In brief: Oklahoma fluoride reversal, FDA ingestible fluoride update, and dementia care

In brief: Oklahoma fluoride reversal, FDA ingestible fluoride update, and dementia care

Backlash after Oklahoma governor’s decision on fluoride Earlier this week, Oklahoma governor Ken Stitt issued an…

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Combining Dementia Care and Dental Care

Combining Dementia Care and Dental Care

During late-stage dementia, people can’t communicate verbally, their mobility is affected, and they lack any independence.…

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Using smartphones may protect older adults against cognitive problems like dementia as they age

Using smartphones may protect older adults against cognitive problems like dementia as they age

ADVERTISEMENT Older adults who are digitally savvy may be less likely to face cognitive impairment as…

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Dementia

Dementia

Key facts In 2021, 57 million people had dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and…

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