Alexa’s medicine reminders can be ‘distressing’ for dementia patients Patients with dementia can be “deeply distressed” to receive medication reminders from Alexa-type devices, according to technology thinktank Doteveryone.…
Anticholinergic medicines associated with increased risk of dementia, UK study finds Using strong anticholinergic medication every day for three years or more is associated with a nearly 50% increased risk of dementia in those aged 55 years and over, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found.…
Long-term diuretic use may reduce fracture risk in people with Alzheimer’s disease Use of thiazide diuretics for three years or more may reduce the risk of low-energy fracture in people with Alzheimer’s disease, study results have suggested.…
People with dementia less likely to receive oral anticoagulants despite stroke risk People with atrial fibrillation who have dementia are less likely to receive oral anticoagulants (OACs) than those without cognitive impairment, research has shown.…
Transdermal buprenorphine poorly tolerated in people with dementia A study of transdermal analgesics in people living with dementia has shown that more than half discontinue buprenorphine owing to adverse events.…
Non-drug approaches should be prioritised when treating agitation in Alzheimer’s disease, says expert panel Non-pharmacological treatment should be favoured over drugs for the management of agitation and aggression in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to global experts in the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.…
HRT not always linked with cognitive decline, study finds Hormone replacement therapy may not always be associated with cognitive harm, a study has found.…
Raised blood pressure in middle age increases risk of dementia Researchers have found that a systolic blood pressure of 130mmHg or above at age 50 years is associated with an increased risk of dementia.…
Risk of dementia linked to level of wealth, study finds Level of wealth in later life is associated with risk of dementia, with those with fewer financial resources at a higher risk, a new study has found.…
Antiepileptic drugs linked with increased risk of dementia, study concludes Use of antiepileptic drugs is associated with an increased incidence of dementia in older adults, but it is unclear if this association is causal, say researchers.…
