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The researchers discovered that people who took vitamin D had a 40% lower risk of developing dementia than those who didn’t take a supplement. They also had a 15% higher five-year survival rate.
Serious side effects may include the potentially permanent movement disorder tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, severe lowering of the seizure threshold, and low white blood cell levels. [6] In older people with psychosis as a result of dementia, it may increase the risk of death. [6] It is unclear if it is safe for use in ...
Donepezil, sold under the brand name Aricept among others, is a medication used to treat dementia of the Alzheimer's type. [3] [4] [8] It appears to result in a small benefit in mental function and ability to function. [9]
The Dementia Training Australia funding an interactive online education package for deprescribing in dementia centered around the MATCH-D. It was a joint collaboration between the University of Western Australia, University of Tasmania, La Trobe University, Monash University, Alfred Health and FireFilms.
According to a new study published in the journal Neurology, older adults who are experiencing sleepiness or fatigue during the day could be at higher risk for dementia.
A daily fiber supplement may improve brain function in older adults, new research finds. Experts explain fiber and brain health. ... it can lead to various neurological disorders,” such as ...
Childhood dementia is very often diagnosed late, misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all. [9] A correct diagnosis happens, on average, 2 years or more after symptoms become apparent. Additionally, children affected by childhood dementia are often misdiagnosed with: Autism [16] [9] [17] Developmental or intellectual delay [16] [9] ADHD [9] Others [9]
The prevention of dementia involves reducing the number of risk factors for the development of dementia, and is a global health priority needing a global response. [1] [2] Initiatives include the establishment of the International Research Network on Dementia Prevention (IRNDP) [3] which aims to link researchers in this field globally, and the establishment of the Global Dementia Observatory ...