Tag Archives: Cognitive Impairment

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (JGCR)

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) is characterised mainly by impaired perceptual speed, episodic memory, semantic memory, attention and executive function. It has much in common with global cognitive impairment, and diagnosis may overlap with that for Alzheimer’s Disease or other … Continue reading →

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Screening Tools for Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in Hospitals: Validity and Accuracy (PLoS One)

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A Swiss systematic review investigated the diagnostic accuracy and validity of various tools for screening dementia and / or cognitive impairment in hospital patients. The aim was to provide up-to-date evidence for the choice of cognitive tests best suited … Continue reading →

GREAT Findings for Cognitive Rehabilitation? (NIHR HTA / International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry / NIHR Signal)

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The “Goal-oriented cognitive Rehabilitation in Early-stage Alzheimer’s and related dementias: multicentre single-blind randomised controlled Trial (GREAT)” was designed to discover whether individual goal-oriented cognitive rehabilitation might improve everyday functioning in people living with mild-to-moderate dementia. It found a significant … Continue reading →

Eye Tests for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease? (NHS Digital / Ophthalmology Retina)

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Further discussion about the possibilities of using inexpensive eye tests to detect Alzheimer’s Disease, perhaps years before symptoms appear. This particular technique involves the examination of blood vessels and blood flow in the retina, as detected by Octa (Optical … Continue reading →

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French Research Into the Needs of Carers for People With Neurocognitive Disorders (BMC Health Services Research)

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This review investigated aspects of the additional burdens for carers typically arising from caring for persons with neurocognitive disorders, with a view to developing a consensus on the priorities of caregivers. An expert panel was consulted, comprising 68 informal carers of … Continue reading →

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Brain Training in Later Life: Limited Value for Prevention of Cognitive Decline? (BBC News / BMJ / NHS Digital)

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A Scottish study indicates that self-reported intellectual engagement (in the form of performing puzzles, crosswords and other problem-solving activities) during later life has little influence on the trajectory of decline of memory or mental processing speed. The cognitive reserve … Continue reading →

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Neck Scan for High Intensity Pulse to Predict Risk of Cognitive Decline / Dementia? (BBC News)

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Ultrasound scans of blood vessels in the neck may help to predict certain types of dementia and cognitive impairment: Persons with: “ …the highest intensity pulse (the top quarter of participants) at the beginning of the study were about … Continue reading →

Posted in BBC News, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged AHA Scientific Sessions Conference (Chicago November 2018), BBC Health News, Cardiovascular Risk Factors (CVRF), Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Impairment, High Intensity Pulse (Neck), Mini-Strokes, Ultrasound Scans of Neck Blood Vessels, University College London (UCL), Vascular Dementia | Leave a comment

Improving Care for Older People (NHS England / Age UK / PHE / Chief Fire Officer’s Association / JGCR)

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The guide to Improving Care for Older People, developed by NHS England in partnership with Age UK, Public Health England, and the Chief Fire Officer’s Association, is actually a collection of resources (some dating back several years). This collection … Continue reading →

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Nutritional and Dietary Factors Likely to Influence Future Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (Lancet Neurology / BBC News / BNF)

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A Lancet Neurology review covers what is currently known about the various associations between diet and nutrition and the risk of developing cognitive decline or dementia. Unfortunately, access to the full-text will not be available freely for most readers, … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Associated With Cognitive Impairment? (BBC News / PNAS)

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A study of people living in China indicates that chronic exposure to extreme levels of air pollution is associated with poorer cognitive functioning, at any age. Full Text Link Reference Air pollution may harm cognitive intelligence, study says. London: … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Cognitive Impairment

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (JGCR)

Screening Tools for Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in Hospitals: Validity and Accuracy (PLoS One)

Eye Tests for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease? (NHS Digital / Ophthalmology Retina)

Brain Training in Later Life: Limited Value for Prevention of Cognitive Decline? (BBC News / BMJ / NHS Digital)

Neck Scan for High Intensity Pulse to Predict Risk of Cognitive Decline / Dementia? (BBC News)

Nutritional and Dietary Factors Likely to Influence Future Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (Lancet Neurology / BBC News / BNF)

Air Pollution Associated With Cognitive Impairment? (BBC News / PNAS)

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