Advancements in Dementia Care: The Role of Technology and Interdisciplinary Collaboration In a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of life for dementia patients, a multidisciplinary research team at Pennsylvania State University has secured a grant of $432,198 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a voice assistant tailored for individuals living with […]
Dementia
Yale Study Reveals Impact of Hypertension and Amyloid Plaques on Cognitive Decline
## Understanding the Complexities of Dementia Risk Factors: A Call for Diversity in Research Recent research from Yale University (2024 USNews Ranking: 5) has shed light on the intricate relationship between multiple risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline. The study, published on September 4, 2024, highlights that individuals with both hypertension and amyloid beta […]
Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Develop Voice Assistants for Dementia Patients
The Role of Technology in Enhancing Quality of Life for Dementia Patients: A Case Study from Pennsylvania State University On August 28, 2024, a multidisciplinary research team at Pennsylvania State University received a grant of $432,198 from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The funding aims to develop a […]
Public Health Challenges and Strategies for Mild Cognitive Impairment
The Unseen Crisis: Mild Cognitive Impairment in Rural America On August 14, 2024, researchers from Michigan State University (2024 USNews Ranking: 60) and Corewell Health unveiled a groundbreaking study that utilized over 1.5 million de-identified electronic health records to analyze the incidence and risk factors of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in both rural and urban […]
Impact of COVID-19 on Dementia Trends Among Older Adults in the U.S.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Dementia Trends in the Elderly Population The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on various aspects of society, including health, economy, and social structures. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan has shed light on a particularly significant trend: the decline in dementia rates among older […]
Frontiers in Nursing Research: Professor Jung-Ah Lee’s Contributions and the Significance of the International Nursing Research Hall of Fame
Celebrating Excellence in Nursing Research: Jung-Ah Lee’s Induction into the International Nursing Research Hall of Fame On July 10, 2024, the University of California-Irvine (UC Irvine) celebrated a significant milestone as Professor Jung-Ah Lee from the School of Nursing was inducted into the International Nursing Research Hall of Fame by Sigma Theta Tau International. This […]
