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There’s a more sensitive, but less commonly used, screening test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
We explain how the MoCA test works, when it’s used, and how it’s similar to and different from the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE). See our link for today
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An encouraging study about the multivitamins you may already be taking, if not read the article for some good news.
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New research reveals how many steps help to reduce your chances of getting dementia.
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Read the amazing story that is developing around data from Alzheimer’s research from the past decades that may now have been based on data that was incorrect or altered.
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Alzamend Neuro has dosed the first patient in the multiple ascending dose portion of its Phase 2a clinical trial of AL001, an investigational oral therapy for dementia related to Alzheimer’s disease.
This multiple ascending dose (MAD) part follows positive results from a Phase 1 trial. Topline data from the Phase 2a trial is expected in December.
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| Now Enrolling: Sleep Intervention Study for Dementia Caregiving Pairs (The rePair Sleep Study) – OnlineEmory University researchers invite you to participate in Sleep Intervention Study for Dementia Caregiving Pairs (The rePair Sleep Study) a study to determine if cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is a practical and useful intervention for sleep problems. The rePair Sleep Study is researching the use of a cognitive behavioral interventional plan that is used to improve sleep quality for both caregivers and persons living with cognitive impairment. The intervention involves discussions centered on sleep and adjustment of sleep habits. The intervention will take place via videoconferencing for 7 online visits where participants will complete questionnaires, daily sleep diaries, and wear a watch to monitor their activity. Emory University researchers are looking for: Persons with cognitive impairment who:Have a reported diagnosis of cognitive impairmentCo-reside with their caregiverHave sleep disturbancesCan read, speak and understand English Are willing to wear a wristwatch for 4 weeksAnd their caregiver who:Is an informal caregiver of co-residing person living with cognitive impairmentProvides unpaid caregiving assistance on average of 20 hours/week to person living with cognitive impairmentHas sleep disturbancesCan read, speak and understand EnglishIs willing to wear a wristwatch for 4 weeksThe caregiver and the person living with cognitive impairment will each receive a $25 gift card after completing the baseline visit, a $50 gift card after the completing the first post-intervention visit, and $25 after completing the 3-month post-intervention visit. For a full description of The rePair Sleep Study, please visit our website. |