Cannabis is emerging as a tool in dementia care, offering relief from anxiety and agitation when traditional medications fall ...

More older adults are using marijuana for sleep, anxiety and pain. A small but growing number are taking it to manage their ...

Early detection allows for prompt intervention that may slow progression and help manage fears, Dr. Harinderjeet Kaur writes.

Doctors who prescribe cannabis to dementia patients say it can alleviate anxiety, agitation and pain, and improve sleep, appetite and mood. While there isn’t much definitive research on the use of ...

One dementia sign can show up while you’re showering: Not being able to smell or recognize the scent of your shampoo or body ...

More information: Ellen Kramarow et al, Dementia Mortality Among Adults Age 65 and Older: United States, 2018-2022, Health E-Stats (2024). DOI: 10.15620/cdc/165795 ...

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The risk for a dementia diagnosis was 21% higher among older adults who experienced a fall. Falls in older adults are associated with increased risk for incident dementia diagnoses, according to ...

As little as an hour of exercise once or twice a week – or 4,000 steps a day – is all it takes to vastly reduce your risk ...

Although houses are busy with friends and family over the festive session, keep an eye out for elderly parents or relatives ...

Assessing depression in the elderly is acknowledged to be difficult ... Rating Scale (MADRS), the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD). Suzanne Holroyd, MD, is Associate Professor ...

Sleepiness During the Day May Be Tied to Pre-Dementia Syndrome Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely ...