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Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
Neurobehavioral Systems, Inc, Berkeley, CA, USA.
Background: Paper-and-pencil neuropsychological tests have traditionally been considered the "gold standard" for clinical testing in AD/ADRD, but they have significant limitations: They are time-consuming, costly to administer, vulnerable to examiner bias and error, and unavailable to some patients due to location, transportation challenges, and cost. Manual tests also fail to comprehensively analyze many aspects of test performance. Computerized neuropsychological test batteries have been developed to address these shortcomings.
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December 2024
Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
Background: The African-American Alzheimer's Caregiver Training and Support Project 2 (ACTS2) is a faith-integrated, skills-training and support program for Black family caregivers of persons living with dementia in Florida. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ACTS2 initiated a bi-monthly Facebook Live Workshop series, offering practical information and resources for Black communities on dementia caregiving topics (e.g.
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December 2024
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Background: In the United States, Black people represent 12% of the total US population and account for 19.3% of dementia cases. Social determinants of health (SDOH) and vascular comorbidities contribute to Black/African Americans having a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).
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December 2024
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Dresden, Germany.
Background: Environmental factors account for a considerable percentage of dementia cases. Studies in animal models have shown that environmental enrichment (EE; i.e.
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December 2024
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
Background: Multidomain lifestyle interventions for dementia risk reduction have been developed and trialled because reversible lifestyle factors have been shown to contribute to the onset and progression of dementia. A recent review and meta-analysis confirmed small beneficial effects of such interventions on cognitive performance. To enhance the effectiveness of these interventions, we have developed and incorporated personalisation approaches.
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