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Motor Vehicle Crashes Increased in Year After Incident Migraine Among Seniors

Prevalent migraine not associated with MVCs in subsequent two years but is linked to small reductions in driving days

Half of Global Population May Have a Mental Disorder by Age 75 Years

Gender differences seen in prevalence, timing, and most common mental disorders

Statin Initiation Cuts Mortality in Older Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease

Findings seen among older adults with stage 3 to 4 disease with no prior atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Thyrotoxicosis Linked to Risk for Incident Cognitive Disorder

Exogenous thyrotoxicosis remained a significant risk factor for cognitive disorders when stratified by cause and severity

One in Eight Older Adults Reports Using Cannabis in Past Year

Use more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol

iWHELD Program Improves QoL for People With Dementia in Nursing Homes

Digital person-centered care program adapted for remote delivery improves quality of life, key measures of well-being

Pet Ownership May Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Living Alone

Findings seen for verbal cognition, including verbal memory and verbal fluency

Negative Wealth Shock Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline

Associations with accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk were seen for White participants, those younger than 65 years

Only Six in 10 Seniors Follow Up After ED Visit for Fall-Related Head Injury

Authors say greater adoption of fall assessments and prevention strategies needed

Many U.S. Nursing Home Residents Have Not Been Vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19, or RSV...

Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots