This article published on the National Institute on Aging’s website details the exciting finding that the apolipoprotein E gene APOE ε4 (APOE4), which is typically a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, did not cause differences in brain volumes or cognitive performance in American Indian adults. Previous studies of the Strong Heart Study cohort found that the …
Research – American Indian and Alaska Native Elders Community Health Communications Preferences for Dementia
American Indian and Alaska Native Elders completed a survey to help determine how Elders get their health information and their preferences for receiving dementia related health information. Over 100 Elders from 15 states and 51 tribes responded to our survey distributed at the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) conference in 2021. Questions in the …
Article – Driving with Dementia – 6 Dangerous Signs It’s Time to Step In
Are you worried that your parent or grandparent is unsafe behind the wheel? Dementia affects everyone differently, but it often disrupts the motor skills and cognitive skills that are necessary for safe driving. While the pace and severity of the disease are unpredictable, a diagnosis is always a good reason to pay closer attention to …
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