All Articles on Dementia
Could ‘deprescribing’ anticholinergic drugs prevent dementia?Dr. Larson reflects on splashes, ripples, and new research, which builds on his earlier findings from the ACT study.
Training for caregivers of people with dementia: How to scale upDr. Rob Penfold leads pragmatic trial of new online version of proven program developed by UW colleagues.
Do drugs cause falls for adults with dementia?A study shows central nervous system-active drugs may increase risk of falling in people with dementia.
What do patients understand about dementia prevention?UW Pharmacy’s Dr. Zach Marcum is surveying patients to learn how to better help them avoid cognitive decline.
New grant will help retrieve brain MRI scan dataNational Institute on Aging awards more than $3 million to Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study for 5 years
Eye conditions may help screen for Alzheimer’s diseaseAge-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma could be new lens on dementia risk
Dementia care benefits from listening to patient and family perspectivesKPWHRI Research Associate Caitlin Morrison, MPH, describes how our recent ‘Dementia Think Tank’ connected people with a passion for excellent care.
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