dementia, Antidepressants and cognitive decline

Can antidepressants speed up cognitive decline in dementia?
In a study of thousands of people with dementia, researchers found that treatment with antidepressants was linked to faster cognitive decline — though certain medications appeared to have a greater impact than others.
Antidepressants may hasten decline from dementia, study says. Experts are unconvinced
Antidepressants worsened cognition in patients with dementia, according to a new study, but some experts strongly disagree with the findings.
Antidepressants Might Accelerate Dementia Decline
One major issue is that the severity of depression in dementia patients wasn't fully accounted for, which has the potential to bias the results,” said Nishtala, who reviewed
Dementia: Some Antidepressants May Speed Up Decline, Neuroscientists Warn
Researchers hope their findings help doctors prescribe antidepressants "that are better adapted for patients with dementia."
Experts question study linking antidepressants to cognitive decline
A new study published in BMC Medicine suggests antidepressant use may accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia, but some health experts are cautioning against drawing such conclusions. In the study,
Antidepressants may be worsening dementia decline — why doctors will still prescribe them
People with dementia don’t just lose their memories — they often battle depression too, with specialists estimating up to half of patients experience this side effect. But experts are now raising doubts about whether treatments meant to help are doing more harm than good,
Dementia warning as antidepressants could speed up memory loss in older people
Antidepressants may accelerate memory loss in older adults with dementia, a major Swedish study has revealed. Research from the Karolinska Institute found that patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs),
As baby boomers turn 80, there aren’t enough doctors to treat ‘emergency levels’ of dementia patients
As the oldest baby boomers turn 80 this year, the medical industry is already overtaxed in its ability to provide dementia ...
Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin
Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California ...
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Understanding dementia and its impact on cognitive health
Explore the spectrum of dementia, its causes, and how it impacts cognitive health, with insights into care strategies and ...
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Dementia a growing concern in aging workforce
Occasional forgetfulness and confusion are normal signs of aging, but dementia is not, according to the Alzheimer’s ...
This Much Exercise Could Lower Dementia Risk by 41%, New Study Suggests
It’s no secret that exercise has many benefits. For example, we previously reported on a study that found that regular ...
Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa ‘hadn’t called’ her dementia-plagued mom, 91, in months, housekeeper says
Arakawa “hadn’t called” her 91-year-old mother, Yoshie Feaster, who suffers from dementia, since October, according to the ...
Is there a way to test for early signs of dementia?
If you’re worried your forgetfulness might be a sign of something more serious, it may be time to talk to your doctor about ...
Drugs that reduce dementia risk — and others that increase it
A new study found that some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk, while others could ...
Low Levels Of This Vitamin Were Just Linked To Dementia. Are You Getting Enough?
The cut-off between normal and deficient vitamin B12 blood levels varies by lab, but anything lower than 200 or 250 pg/mL is ...
For those with dementia, LEGO gives chance for ‘thinking with our hands’
STANARDSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - At the Harbor at Renaissance Assisted Living on Friday morning, people with dementia took on a ...
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Maintaining sense of purpose relieves loneliness and lowers dementia risk
For nearly everyone, a sense of purpose is critical to aging well. Your idea of the senior center was excellent. While these centers vary, many are bustling groups of older adults playing games, ...