Each study has a usefulness score out of 100 (rubric version 4.0). Tap a score to see what makes it up.
Highest usefulness score first. Studies without a score come last.
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This ultra-brief questionnaire enables rapid screening for cognitive impairment (in <1 min) by family members or as part of community geriatric assessments.
Why it matters
This study found that an ultra-brief informant questionnaire enables rapid screening for cognitive impairment in under one minute and performed well across literacy levels. It is a case-finding tool for diverse populations and does not treat, cure or prevent Alzheimer's disease.
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With one exception, the participants scored highest in their self-identified strongest language.
Why it matters
This small study of seven multilingual people with dementia examined word-finding in their different languages and found they scored higher in English despite long exposure to Norwegian. It is about language and communication and does not address treating, curing, or preventing Alzheimer's disease.
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Vascular dementia (VaD) is recognized as the second most prevalent form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, with its pathogenesis intricately associated with cerebrovascular pathologies, including chronic hypoperfusion, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation.
Why it matters
This narrative review synthesizes research on iron metabolism in vascular dementia, noting that chelating agents such as deferoxamine and deferiprone, in combination with antioxidants and innovative nanomaterials, have exhibited neuroprotective effects in animal models. These are animal findings, so they are early and preliminary and do not yet show a treatment for people.
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This has meant that fewer people are dying as a direct result of HIV, and the life expectancy for people living with HIV is almost the same as the general population in many countries.
Why it matters
This work reflects on doing palliative and end-of-life care research with people living with HIV, noting that life expectancy is now almost the same as the general population in many countries. It suggests some people living with HIV may face barriers in accessing palliative care services.
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The analysis revealed six main themes: 'Core health care challenges,' 'communication approaches and information sharing,' 'role of GP,' 'situation of caregivers,' 'influence on caregiver-GP relationship,' and 'socio-cultural barriers and care preferences'.
Why it matters
This qualitative study with general practitioners and caregivers identified challenges in dementia care, including limited consultation time, communication issues, and cultural and linguistic barriers for caregivers with migration backgrounds. It concerns care delivery and does not test any treatment, cure, or prevention for Alzheimer's disease.
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We sought to identify patterns in occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) home health care visits among people living with dementia (PLWD) by (1) level of function care partner report compared with administrative data, (2) race and ethnicity, and (3) level of socioeconomic resources.
Why it matters
This secondary analysis of 152 people living with dementia and their care partners examined occupational and physical therapy home health visits by function, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic resources. It reports patterns of therapy use, not any treatment, cure, or prevention for Alzheimer's disease.
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We created and hosted a dementia workshop for first and second year medical students in 2023 and 2024 aimed at increasing interest and passion for empathic dementia care.
Why it matters
A workshop for first- and second-year medical students significantly increased their comfort with dementia care topics and their knowledge of dementia and delirium. This is an educational intervention for future doctors, not a treatment or prevention study for patients.
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Dementia is the waning of cognitive abilities, which is typically seen with the natural aging process and includes issues with memory, language, and problem-solving abilities.
Why it matters
This review of artificial intelligence approaches for early dementia diagnosis concludes that accurate early diagnoses are still far from ideal. It is an analysis of existing research and does not test any treatment, cure or prevention.
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Participants exhibited strong awareness of the risks associated with complications and the severity of chronic diseases.
Why it matters
This cross-sectional study in Thailand found that older adults with hypertension and diabetes had strong awareness of disease complications and severity, but only moderate understanding of the benefits of health-promoting behaviors and barriers to care. Perceived susceptibility to complications and perceived disease severity were significant predictors of cognitive function, suggesting that improving health awareness and promoting physical activity through targeted education may support cognitive health.
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The 2022 revision of Japanese healthcare reimbursement removed pharmacists from the mandatory dysphagia team, despite emerging evidence of medication-related swallowing complications.
Why it matters
This retrospective study examined pharmaceutical interventions by a multidisciplinary dysphagia team and found a significant reduction in medication burden in the intervention group. It concerns swallowing difficulties and medication management, not treating, curing, or preventing Alzheimer's disease.
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By combining AI-assisted topic modelling and community engagement, this study aimed to advance the research landscape for Lewy body dementia (LBD).
Why it matters
This project used AI-assisted analysis of published research plus community consultation to set fifteen research priority areas for Lewy body dementia. It identifies gaps in diagnosis, quality of life and treatment approaches, but does not itself test or provide any treatment, cure or prevention.
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Video use remains low in primary care telehealth consultations.
Why it matters
This analysis of Australian general practice found that video telehealth use was low and declined over 2022, with patients who had dementia among those more likely to use video. It concerns telehealth use and policy, not treating, curing, or preventing Alzheimer's disease.
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Respite goal achievement on a given week predicted improvements in participants' ratings of their respite time-use outcomes one week later.
Why it matters
This study found that when caregivers achieved their respite goals in a given week, their ratings of respite time-use outcomes improved one week later, independent of the number of respite hours. It suggests that helping caregivers set and achieve goals may improve their experience of respite, though the design is not stated.
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Population ageing, multi-morbidity and associated disability is shifting global demand for health and care services.
Why it matters
This scoping review mapped evidence on assistive technology for adults with advanced disease or receiving palliative care, including a small number of studies in dementia. It found that empirical evidence is limited and focuses on communication-enhancing high-tech devices.
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The MCI symptom awareness score among older adults in outpatient clinics was 7.45 ± 3.58 points.
Why it matters
This survey found that about half of older adults in outpatient clinics accurately identified mild cognitive impairment symptoms, with misconceptions and reluctance to disclose a diagnosis. It is about awareness and education needs and does not test any treatment, cure, or prevention.
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Higher densities of civic organizations were associated with lower county dementia incidence, while museums and recreational facilities were associated with lower prevalence and incidence.
Why it matters
This study found that higher densities of certain types of social infrastructure, such as civic organizations and museums, were associated with lower county dementia rates, while religious organizations were associated with higher rates. These are county-level associations and do not prove that investing in social infrastructure would prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease.
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Caregiving interventions can reduce caregiver burden and promote caregiver competence, yet caregiving is rooted in culture, with differing impacts of the caregiving role.
Why it matters
This exploratory study adapted an evidence-based caregiving program with a Native Hawaiian community, incorporating Hawaiian values, language, and examples. Participants gave positive feedback and suggested including all family members and adding information about planning for their own care.
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Participants had a mean age of 55.1 years (SD = 14), were predominantly female, and primarily cared for a parent.
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This secondary data analysis of Hispanic and Latinx dementia family caregivers found that greater decision-making involvement predicted shorter total sleep time, while full-time employment appeared to buffer this negative impact. The findings concern caregiver sleep and employment, not treating, curing, or preventing Alzheimer's disease.
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Unmet need for long-term care (LTC) could be associated with higher health care utilization and medical spending.
Why it matters
Dementia patients in French areas with the most generous long-term care funding had lower acute and post-acute hospital spending but higher primary care spending. Areas with the highest long-term care supply also had lower hospital spending, suggesting better long-term care access may reduce hospital use.
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The proposed protocol for the CAREFIT programme represents an innovative and multidisciplinary initiative that leverages a digital platform to promote the well-being of informal caregivers of people with dementia.
Why it matters
This is a study protocol for the CAREFIT programme, a digital platform combining health literacy and psychoemotional and social support for informal caregivers of people with dementia. The goal is to reduce caregiver burden, stress, anxiety, and depression, not to treat, cure, or prevent Alzheimer's disease itself.
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The logic model and summary results explain in detail how this dementia palliative care service undertook activities relating to person-centred care, carer support, end-of-life care, accessible care, timely care, and integrated care.
Why it matters
This article describes a logic model showing how one dementia palliative care service organised its activities and outcomes. It does not test any treatment, cure or prevention.
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The 2024 Lancet Commission estimates 45% of dementias worldwide are preventable if 14 potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia were eliminated.
Why it matters
This review argues that evidence for individual-level interventions to prevent cognitive decline or dementia is modest at best, while population-level approaches show growing support. It does not report a new treatment or cure, but suggests that reducing risk factors across whole populations may be more effective.
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There were few differences in how MA plan characteristics affected choice among older adults with and without dementia.
Why it matters
This study found that older adults with and without dementia generally chose Medicare Advantage plans in similar ways based on cost, star rating, and plan type. It is about insurance plan choice, not about treating, curing, or preventing Alzheimer's disease.
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The results showed that the experimental group had a statistically significant difference of attention (TMT-B) and working memory scores, while the control group had no statistically significant difference for both attention and working memory.
Why it matters
This study found that a computer-based cognitive training program improved attention and working memory in Thai older adults with mild cognitive impairment compared with a control group. It suggests possible benefit for these cognitive domains, but it does not show that the training treats, cures or prevents Alzheimer's disease.
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Three types emerged from 24 caregivers through a Varimax rotation and explained 53% of the total variance.
Why it matters
In this Q methodology study of 24 family caregivers, three distinct viewpoints toward advance care planning emerged, including one group that supported patient autonomy and another that valued dignity but felt burdened by care management. The authors conclude that tailored interventions for each caregiver type are needed to optimize advance care planning, not to treat, cure, or prevent Alzheimer's disease itself.
From across this topic
10 of the 7,967 studies in this topic, picked by a fixed rule (a hash of each study's address), not by score or date; each page of this list shows a different 10. The same 10 appear here every time.
- Associations of Midlife Dietary Patterns with Incident Dementia and Brain Structure: Findings from the UK Biobank Study
- End-of-life content in treatment guidelines for life-limiting diseases
- Trends in antipsychotic use in dementia 1999-2007
- Deconstructing the Complexities of Advance Care Planning Outcomes: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go? A Scoping Review
- Underestimation of cognitive impairment by Mini-Mental State Examination versus the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in patients with transient ischemic attack and stroke: a population-based study
- Rural practitioners' experiences in dementia diagnosis and treatment
- Effectiveness of advance care planning with family carers in dementia nursing homes: A paired cluster randomized controlled trial
- Leukoaraiosis and dementia in hypertensive patients
- White matter changes in dementia: role of impaired drainage of interstitial fluid
- “There is always a reason why someone is doing something”: The importance of life history and personhood when supporting people with dementia to “wander” in care homes