Jay B. Lusk

3 weeks ago | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades |Jay B. Lusk

Key takeaways: New U.S. dementia cases dropped from 3.5% in 2015 to 2.8% in 2021. Existing dementia cases rose from 10.5% to 11.8% during that time. Modifying lifestyle factors can help with prevention, a researcher said. New dementia diagnoses have significantly decreased since 2015, a study published in BMJ found. But more people are living with the disease than ever, underlining “the need for long-term care planning, caregiver support and equitable dementia care delivery,” Jay B.