The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Positive Dementia Screen in American Older Adults.

Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to higher risk of common conditions driving mortality in adulthood, but little evidence exists on whether ACEs are associated with risk of dementia, a leading cause of death in the USA.

Objective: To estimate the relationship between US adults' reported ACE scores and a positive screen for dementia.

Design: Cross-sectional analysis of a longitudinal, national population-based survey of US older adults.

Training for In-Home Supportive Services Caregivers in an Underserved Area.

Despite the complexity of care associated with older adults who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, many in-home paid caregivers receive little to no training in competent care for these older adults. The In-Home Supportive Services program in California provides care for elderly, blind, and disabled people with the goal of ensuring the care recipients may remain safely in their own homes. Yet, these caregivers are not required to receive training in any specific disease or condition prior to providing caregiving services.