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Topic- Cognitive health
New guidelines for diagnosing dementia released
The Alzheimer's Association recently released new guidelines for diagnosing dementia. What's important for active-aging communities is the fact that the guidelines are applicable to primary and specialty care, not just neurologists. That means they could be easier to implement, and the process may be easier to explain to family members.
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Decision aid helps older adults decide when to stop driving
As many readers know, deciding when to stop driving can be challenging for older adults and their families. A recent study shows that using a decision aid tool can be help individuals faced with this difficult decision. In a randomized clinical trial with more than 300 participants, researchers looked at the long-term impact of providing Healthwise®, an online driving decision aid, to older adults to help reduce uncertainty towards their intent to continue or stop driving.
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Healthy habits in middle age tied to better brain health later
Among middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a recent study.
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Games, puzzles can slow cognitive decline, MCI
Older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who engage in high levels of activities such as word games and hobbies have better memory, working memory, attention and processing speed than those who do not, a recent study suggests. Although the study is observational and cannot prove cause and effect, active-aging organizations might consider adding these activities to regular programming and/or encouraging them among residents and members.
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Arts & crafts as effective as a job for improving mental health
A new study suggests that taking part in creative activities can provide everyone with a significant wellbeing boost. Because arts and crafts are relatively affordable and accessible, the study authors said that promoting public access to artistic activities could provide a major boost to public mental health. The study reinforces benefits seen in many active-aging organizations.
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Stats: Mental wellness market to grow to $330 billion by 2027
Mental wellness is an issue for older adults, regardless of whether they have cognitive decline. Various commercial solutions have been developed, but mental disorders often are linked to environmental and social factors, as well as individual vulnerability. The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data and a new report targeting this issue in the larger context.
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