Dementia Rates Show Generational Decrease

Groundbreaking research reveals staggering regional differences in America's looming memory crisis

Margaret (name changed) had lived in rural Kentucky her entire 78-year life when the words started disappearing. Simple ones first – the name of her neighbour's dog, the street where her daughter lived. Then bigger chunks of her world began slipping away, piece by piece, until she couldn't remember her late husband's face. What Margaret didn't know was that her Kentucky address had made her 25% more likely to develop dementia than if she'd lived…

Tiotropium Use in COPD Linked to Minimal Risk for Dementia

TOPLINE: The initiation of tiotropium monotherapy was associated with, at most, a modest increase in dementia risk among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared with long-acting beta 2-agonist combined with inhaled corticosteroid (LABA-ICS) over a long-term follow-up, although the clinical significance of this finding remains uncertain. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a population-based cohort […] The post Tiot…

Debunking Common Myths About Dementia

Millions of people are living with dementia. There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding it, what it is, who develops it and how it affects those who have it. We’re tackling the most common myths head-on and sharing the facts – because to win this race, we need to understand what we’re up against. Myth […]

Dementia Rates Show Generational Decrease

Dementia rates among older adults are significantly lower among more recent generations, particularly among women, across the US, Europe, and England, a new study shows.