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Concomitant neurodegenerative pathologies contribute to the transition from mild cognitive impairment to dementia
March 5, 2021 Abstract Introduction The aged brain frequently exhibits multiple pathologies, rather than a single hallmark pathology (pure pathology [PurP]), ranging from low/intermediate levels of additional pathology (LowP) to mixed severe pathology (mixed SevP). We...
The risk of dementia after coronary artery bypass grafting in relation to age and sex
March 5, 2021 Abstract Introduction We examined the long‐term risk of dementia after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in relation to age and sex. Methods All CABG patients in Sweden 1992–2015 (n = 111,335), and matched controls (n = 222,396) were included in a...
Rural‐urban differences in diagnostic incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
March 5, 2021 Abstract Introduction Understanding rural‐urban variation in the diagnostic incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) will inform policies to improve timely diagnosis and access to supportive services for older adults...
Investigating the association between cancer and the risk of dementia: Results from the Memento cohort
March 4, 2021 Abstract Introduction Studies on the association of cancer and risk of dementia are inconclusive due to result heterogeneity and concerns of survivor bias and unmeasured confounding. Methods This study uses data from the Memento cohort, a French...
Association of life‐course depression with the risk of dementia in late life: A nationwide twin study
March 4, 2021 Abstract Introduction Whether depression is a prodromal phase or risk factor for dementia is under debate. We aimed to unveil the nature of depression–dementia association by looking into the time window of depression occurrence. Methods Dementia‐free...
How impaired is too impaired? Exploring futile neuropsychological test patterns as a function of dementia severity and cognitive screening scores
March 4, 2021 Some older adults cannot meaningfully participate in the testing portion of a neuropsychological evaluation due to significant cognitive impairments. There are limited empirical data on this topic. Thus, the current study sought to provide an operational...
Entrepreneurial intentions and high-status seeking in career expectations: a portrait of talents in emerging countries
March 4, 2021 . Go to Source Author: Beatrice Orlando
Live Well With Dementia
March 2, 2021 In this episode, you'll meet the co-founders of Kemper House and Kemper Cognitive Wellness. Betty and Kristin Kemper talk about the ideas that inspired them to start: 1) Kemper House - a dedicated assisted living environment pushing the boundaries of...
66| SuperAging – With Dr. Emily Rogalski
March 1, 2021 The Alzheimer’s Association reports that 50% of older adults above age 80 have Alzheimer’s disease. Within the 50% of older adults who do not meet criteria for Alzheimer’s disease, most experience typical age-related changes in memory. However, there...
Self‐reported obstructive sleep apnea, amyloid and tau burden, and Alzheimer’s disease time‐dependent progression
February 28, 2021 Abstract Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers in cognitively normal (CN) and mild cognitive impaired (MCI) participants. However, independent and combined effects of OSA, amyloid beta (Aβ)...
