The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a test used to detect mild cognitive decline and early ... reason, and remember. The test is used for adults 55 to 85 with early signs of dementia (the ...

Summary: A new study reveals that older adults experience the least attention difficulties when home temperatures remain between 68–75 ˚F (20–24 ˚C). Deviations beyond this range double the risk of ...

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has called for mandatory cognitive assessments for elected officials ... "Such measures could unfairly target older adults and perpetuate ageism." ...

Her research highlights the urgent need for culturally responsive assessment tools to serve resettled refugees, particularly older adults who experience subjective cognitive impairment at twice the ...

HYPERTENSION is a recognized cardiovascular risk factor linked to cognitive decline, especially in older adults. As blood pressure (BP ... by summing the absolute differences between successive BP ...

The Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS), which requires a person to do a few short stitching tasks with a string and a needle, is used to screen for dementia. It involves following instructions, using ...

In a world where aging populations face increasing cognitive health challenges researchers at Murdoch University have unveiled a revolutionary tool that could transform how we detect dementia.

"Furthermore, providing framework for clinical assessment versus biomarker testing means more accessibility for practitioners. It is easier and cheaper to train in providing cognitive assessments ...

Antibiotics don’t appear to increase the risk of cognitive decline or dementia in older adults, researchers report in the journal Neurology ... The seniors’ brain health was then tracked for an ...

Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment using reliable and valid tools to measure multiple cognitive domains is considered the gold standard method ... The search was limited to studies of adult ...

Musk commented on the situation, suggesting that such incidents highlight the need for cognitive assessments for elected officials. Granger, who announced she would not seek re-election last ...