Affecting millions of people and their families, dementia is an increasing global health issue. Timeliness of intervention, better management, and enhanced quality of life for individuals impacted ...
The 5-Cog assessment tool helped improve dementia-related care in primary care patients. 5-Cog tripled the odds that a patient would receive a dementia-related intervention within 90 days. The quick ...
A new test may get to the heart of your dementia risk several years before any symptoms emerge. Dementia, which affects over 6 million Americans, impacts memory, language and problem-solving skills.
A long-term study of older adults with moderate hearing loss found that hearing aids did not lead to better performance on ...
People could pick up on subtle signs that they might be struggling with dementia if they cannot pass a certain test. It takes under a minute to complete, and experts say it is "even more accurate" ...
A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for ...
The 5-minute test is a quick screening tool that combines word recall and clock drawing to flag early signs of memory decline.