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New International Standard for Alzheimers Diagnosis Released

11/06/2015

Researchers from Gothenburg University in Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a reference method for standardized measurements that has classified as the international standard for Alzheimers diagnostics. ...

11/06/2015

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New International Standard for Alzheimers Diagnosis Released

11/06/2015

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Could Treadmill Running Reverse Cognitive Decline?

10/05/2015

A recent study examined the effects of treadmill running on cognitive declines in early and advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease.

10/05/2015

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Could Treadmill Running Reverse Cognitive Decline?

10/05/2015

A recent study examined the effects of treadmill running on cognitive declines in early and advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease.

10/05/2015

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Do Depression and Agitation Signal Increased Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment?

09/27/2015

Miranda Manier, BA

A study on mild cognitive impairment found that depression and agitation are linked to regional brain atrophy and faster cognitive decline, suggesting these symptoms may indicate a higher risk for...

09/27/2015

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Patient in hospital listening to music and smiling

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Can Personalized Music Reduce Agitated Behaviors in Patients With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia?

09/27/2015

Miranda Manier, BA

A cluster-randomized controlled trial examined the impact of personalized music on reducing agitation in nursing home residents with dementia, revealing significant reductions in verbally agitated behaviors...

09/27/2015

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Higher BMI in Midlife Linked to Earlier Onset of Alzheimer’s

09/07/2015

Being overweight or obese at age 50 may lead to earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

09/07/2015

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Higher BMI in Midlife Linked to Earlier Onset of Alzheimer’s

09/07/2015

Being overweight or obese at age 50 may lead to earlier onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.

09/07/2015

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Modifiable Risk Factors Could Explain 66% of AD Cases

09/02/2015

In a meta-analysis, researchers evaluated the impact of modifiable factors on the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

09/02/2015

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Modifiable Risk Factors Could Explain 66% of AD Cases

09/02/2015

In a meta-analysis, researchers evaluated the impact of modifiable factors on the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

09/02/2015

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The most common type of dementia, Alzheimer disease is a progressive disease that generally begins with mild memory loss and involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language.

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Brain changes may begin 10+ years before symptoms appear. These changes include buildup of proteins that form amyloid plaques and tau tangles. This causes healthy neurons to stop functioning, lose connections with other neurons, and die.

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Memory loss that disrupts daily life
Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure
Worsening judgment
Misplacing items & failure to retrace steps
Changes in mood, personality, or behavior

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There is no single test to determine AD, but testing options include: computed tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography scan, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, neurological examination

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Examples of cognitive, functional, and behavioral tests include: Ascertain Dementia 8, Activities Questionnaire, Mini-Cog Mini-Mental State Examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire

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Age
Family history
Genetics
Mild cognitive impairment
Modifiable risk factors, like obesity, high cholesterol, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes

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An estimated 6.7 million Americans aged 65 years or older are living with AD (73% are aged 75 years or older)

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By 2025, the number of people aged 65 or older with AD is projected to reach 7.2 million — a 7% increase from 2023.

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Sources

CDC.gov
2023 Alzheimer's Facts and Figures