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Digital Cognitive Intervention in Older People at Risk of Dementia
Original Research

January 7, 2026

A 6-month digital multi-domain intervention enhanced general cognitive function and visuospatial memory and reduced loneliness in older adults at high risk for dementia.
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Autoimmune Diseases, Treatments, and Dementia Risk: A Population-Based Case-Control Study from Taiwan
Original Research

October 15, 2025

Thirteen autoimmune diseases were linked with an elevated dementia risk, particularly Behçet's disease, multiple sclerosis, and lupus. Associations with vascular dementia were stronger than with Alzheimer's disease.
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Effects of Alcohol Use on Cognition in Individuals With Neurocognitive Disorders
Original Research

August 6, 2025

In a memory clinic cohort of patients with neurocognitive disorders, alcohol related cognitive impairment resulted in specific deficits involving cognitive control during delayed recall task.
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A Case Series of Intimate Partner Violence in Older Adults
Original Research

July 9, 2025

This case series highlights the complexity in assessing and managing IPV in both members of the older adult dyad. Specific approaches are required given the interdependency often present in...
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Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia in Patients With Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
Original Research

June 2, 2025

The authors found that peripheral vestibular disorders are a risk factor for dementia, regardless of psychiatric comorbidities.
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Delirium as a Precursor to Dementia in Type 2 DM Patients
Original Research

May 19, 2025

Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with delirium had a dementia incidence of 42.75%, compared to 22.66% in those without delirium, with a clear dose-response relationship of higher dementia risk...
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THC for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
Original Research

September 18, 2023

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia are challenging to manage, and available treatments have a significant side effect profile. This study evaluated the effectiveness of dispensary-obtained tetrahydrocannabinol for patients with...
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Delirium and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients
Original Research

August 21, 2023

COVID-19 patients with early onset delirium had a 2-fold increased mortality risk—both in-hospital and after discharge—than those without delirium.
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Social Support and Symptoms of PTSD
Original Research

May 29, 2023

Social support affects the development and persistence of PTSD. A sense of belongingness to family and/or friends was associated with fewer PTSD symptoms in older adults.
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It Seems Kids Really Do Age Us
news

February 2, 2026

A Finnish twin study finds that both having no children and having many are linked to faster aging and higher mortality.
Weekly Mind Reader: The Youth Suicide Crisis
news

January 30, 2026

New research out of Spain underscores fragile suicide-risk care for children and spotlights a pair of unusual case studies.
When PTSD Fuels Drinking, It’s Not the Flashbacks
news

January 29, 2026

New research has found that specific PTSD symptoms drive risky drinking patterns, with notable differences between men and women.

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Young-Adult Social Outcomes of ADHD
Original Research

January 25, 2023

ADHD that persisted into young-adulthood was associated with poorer outcomes in terms of education, employment, and emotional support.
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Remission of Psychotic Late-Life Depression Following ECT
Original Research

August 10, 2022

In this study, ECT was associated with a significantly higher remission rate in psychotic versus nonpsychotic late-life depression.
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Treatment Resistance in Late-Onset MDD
Original Research

March 23, 2022

This study investigated the association of physical versus psychiatric comorbidities with treatment resistance in older people with late-onset major depressive disorder.
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Valbenazine in Elderly Adults With Tardive Dyskinesia
Original Research

April 23, 2025

In elderly adults who received up to 48 weeks of treatment, long-term valbenazine treatment led to substantial and sustained improvements in tardive dyskinesia according to clinician assessment and patient...
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Benefits and Risks of New Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease
Commentary

April 14, 2025

The authors discuss the limitations and the potential value of blood-based biomarker testing in the detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Older Adults Visiting Emergency Departments for Mental Health Issues:A CHIRPP Database Study
Original Research

April 2, 2025

Suicidal ideations and neurocognitive disorders were the most frequent diagnostic impressions, with males at higher risk of neurocognitive and substance use disorders. Patients 85 or older were more likely...
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Plasma Biomarkers and Incident Mild Behavioral Impairment
Original Research

March 5, 2025

High baseline plasma p-tau181 levels were associated with a greater risk of incident mild behavioral impairment in multi-ethnic Asian older adults with mixed pathology over a 5-year period.
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Clinical Index to Discriminate Between MCI and Mild Dementia
Original Research

May 20, 2024

A combined index from the MMSE and Lawton Index performed well in discriminating between Clinical Dementia Rating scores of 0.5 and 1.
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Effects of a Multicomponent Intervention for Older Adults at Risk of Dementia
Original Research

May 13, 2024

This randomized controlled trial of cognitive training plus lifestyle guidance demonstrated improved cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults at risk of dementia.
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